Henry Deringer Percussion Pistol, Agent Marked: N. Curry, San Francisco
With Retailer's Stamp "C. Curry San Franco CALA"
Gold Rush Era Pistol with Western Markings

Measurment: .44-Caliber, Overall length: 5.5"; barrel length: 2.5"

Material: Walnut stock, Damascus barrel, coin silver thumbpiece, German silver.

Condition: Fine, original, likely never fired; mechanics are smooth, and crisp; barrel
retains nearly all brown and striping. The breech, tang,
hammer, and lock are dark gray. The stock is sound and
retains virtually all its original piano type varnish.

Additional Information: The pistol described herein is a splendid, rare example remaining in
fine original condition; unquestionably an outstanding and
important deluxe Henry Deringer percussion pistol. ovoid shape
barrel is marked on the flat…"N. CURRY & BRO / SAN FRANCO
CALA / AGENTS". The top of breech plug, and lock-plate is marked
"DERINGER / PHILADELA” The left top flat of breech plug is
complete with Deringer's "P" proof. Breech plug is inlaid with
two dovetailed wide silver bands.

The barrel is mounted in a fine one piece walnut stock with
checkered wrist and butt and has engraved silver furniture;
silver butt-plate. The toe of engraved silver trigger guard is
of the long tang type; forend with analogous engraved pineapple
design. Mounted within the wrist is a fine engraved silver
shield shaped thumb-plate. The fancy silver barrel key
escutcheon is nicely engraved.