Signed “H. Deringer Philada”, Philadelphia, PA ca 1820

Product Description

Henry Deringer Sr. worked in Easton, PA and then moved to Philadelphia and worked as a civilian gunsmith as well as fulfilling government conracts for military guns. This example has a bit more ornamentation than his usual rifles. The 43.5″ smoothbore barrel is about .54 cal and is stamped “H. Deringer Philada”. The lock is marked “JJ Henry Boulton” but is a replacement. The lockplate has been altered to more closely fit the mortise. A very nice pattern of brass inlay work appears in front of the toe plate.

There is a minor wood replacement at the toe. The lock bolt plate is a replacement but is nicely engraved in an appropriate pattern. Other than the replacements the rifle has wonderful surface quality, finish, and above average curly maple.

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