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Lot 2148
Cased Percussion Derringer With South Carolina Marking
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Mid-19th century, .44 caliber, 2-1/8 in. iron barrel with lower half rounded and upper half having three flats, the top of which is stamped CHARLESTON S.C; checkered walnut stock with german silver mounts; presented in velvet lined rosewood case having three empty compartments for accessories (though a round ball is present in one).

Private Collection, Charlottesville, Virginia

Working action with a fine appearance; the case lacking key escutcheon and key.