RARE ’’LINCOLN ASSASSINATION’’-TYPE DERRINGER
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RARE ’’LINCOLN ASSASSINATION’’-TYPE DERRINGER PHILADELPHIA PISTOL.Ca 1860. This miniature pistol is extremely rare and especially in this ‘’Mini’’configuration. It is identical to the model used by John Wilkes BOOTH, to assassinate President Abraham LINCOLN in 1865. The 2’’ barrel is stamped : ‘’DERRINGER-PHILADELPHIA’’at breech and has a ‘’P’’ (proofed) on side. The surface shows bands, sign of a false Damas steel. Deep rifling. Caliber. 44 cap and ball. The lock plate is also stamped : ‘’DERRINGER-PHILADELPHIA’’. Hammer and lock plate are engraved with scrolls. Trigger guard, sideplate, buttcap, and key escutcheons are made of German/Nickel Silver and also with scrolls. Walnut one piece stock without rod as usual on these models.
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RARE ’’LINCOLN ASSASSINATION’’-TYPE DERRINGER
Estimate CA$1,400 - CA$1,600
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