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Lot 5215ANTIQUE

A cased pair of Henry Deringer percussion pistols retailed by N. Curry & Brother of San Francisco
circa 1863-70

8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

US$10,000 - US$15,000

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A cased pair of Henry Deringer percussion pistols retailed by N. Curry & Brother of San Francisco
circa 1863-70

Each with 3 inch .41 caliber barrel marked N. Curry & Br/San Franco Cala/Agents. German silver fore-sights. Breeches with standard Deringer markings and proof and inlaid with German silver bands. Back action locks marked Deringer/Philadela. Engraved German silver furniture, the buttplate with cap reservoir. Triggerguard tangs stamped 8. Varnished walnut stocks with checkered grips. Complete with original black leather-covered and orange velour-lined Deringer casing. Exterior of lid with impressed scrollwork border. Front with brass hook-and-eye catches. Accessories include bullet mold, shell-design powder flask, cleaning rod, powder measure and screwdriver.
Condition: Very good. Both guns showing light pitting over most of the barrels, one partially obscuring the agent markings. Locks with dark patina and sharp engraving. Stocks with scattered light dents and bruises. Case lid with light scuffing, one deep scratch and minor losses to leather. Lining showing light wear and staining. Accessories very good to fine, the flask retaining 90% plus brown varnish.
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Footnotes

Note: Nathaniel and John Curry inherited the family business in San Francisco from their brother Charles when he died in 1863.
Provenance: Hutch Henry Collection. Sold in these rooms on March 29, 2004, Lot 4001.

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