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Deringer Pistol, Philadela - Philadelphia, United States—1854–1886
Deringer Philadela Pistol
Philadelphia, United States
1854–1886
Steel, wood, brass, silver
Overall length: 11.5; Barrel length: 5 cm / 2 inches
Caliber: 9.5 mm
Flanged, rifled barrel, marked on top with “DERINGER PHILADELA” and “N. CURRY & BRs SAN FRANCo CALa AGENTS”—an authorized distributor for Henry Deringer; inlaid with silver filigree and monogrammed with a “P” within a stylized sun on the left side.
Chiseled silver front sight.
Wooden frame.
Chiseled steel lockplate decorated with scrollwork and marked “DERINGER PHLADELA”.
Silver-plated brass counterplate with foliage motifs.
Trigger guard decorated in the same style.
Silver thumb rest in the shape of a coat of arms, with foliage motifs.
Bird-headed stock, checkered.
Silver-plated brass fittings.
Curry settled in San Francisco in 1852, where he opened a firearms store on Commercial Street before moving his business to 87 Battery Street. A native of Ireland, he had previously worked as a gunsmith in Philadelphia from 1837 to 1852. In 1858, he became the exclusive agent for Henry Deringer pistols on the West Coast. Upon his death in 1863, his brothers took over the business under the name N. Curry & Brothers
Although he worked primarily as a gunsmith, Curry also manufactured certain rifles and hunting rifles to order.
Nathaniel and John Curry thus inherited the business founded by their brother Charles. Nathaniel, the eldest, had been working alongside Charles since 1854. In 1862, the company moved its premises to 113 Sansome Street. The business was eventually sold to Charles Ladd in 1886.
Ref.: 7211
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
This collectible firearm is classified as a Category D collectible firearm under Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code. Its purchase and possession are unrestricted. Please note that their sale to minors is prohibited.
Philadelphia, United States
1854–1886
Steel, wood, brass, silver
Overall length: 11.5; Barrel length: 5 cm / 2 inches
Caliber: 9.5 mm
Flanged, rifled barrel, marked on top with “DERINGER PHILADELA” and “N. CURRY & BRs SAN FRANCo CALa AGENTS”—an authorized distributor for Henry Deringer; inlaid with silver filigree and monogrammed with a “P” within a stylized sun on the left side.
Chiseled silver front sight.
Wooden frame.
Chiseled steel lockplate decorated with scrollwork and marked “DERINGER PHLADELA”.
Silver-plated brass counterplate with foliage motifs.
Trigger guard decorated in the same style.
Silver thumb rest in the shape of a coat of arms, with foliage motifs.
Bird-headed stock, checkered.
Silver-plated brass fittings.
Curry settled in San Francisco in 1852, where he opened a firearms store on Commercial Street before moving his business to 87 Battery Street. A native of Ireland, he had previously worked as a gunsmith in Philadelphia from 1837 to 1852. In 1858, he became the exclusive agent for Henry Deringer pistols on the West Coast. Upon his death in 1863, his brothers took over the business under the name N. Curry & Brothers
Although he worked primarily as a gunsmith, Curry also manufactured certain rifles and hunting rifles to order.
Nathaniel and John Curry thus inherited the business founded by their brother Charles. Nathaniel, the eldest, had been working alongside Charles since 1854. In 1862, the company moved its premises to 113 Sansome Street. The business was eventually sold to Charles Ladd in 1886.
Ref.: 7211
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
This collectible firearm is classified as a Category D collectible firearm under Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code. Its purchase and possession are unrestricted. Please note that their sale to minors is prohibited.
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