RARE J.E. EVANS SMALL SIZE PERCUSSION DERINGER PISTOL.

Revised: 3/8/2007

RARE J.E. EVANS SMALL SIZE PERCUSSION DERINGER PISTOL. Cal. 50. NSN. Rare maker of copies of famous Henry Deringer pistols. This little beauty is smaller than usual and in a larger caliber than usual with 2-5/8” ovoid shaped Damascus bbl with tiny dovetailed German silver front sight, marked on top flat “J.E. EVANS PHILADA”. It is German silver mounted and all metal is very nicely engraved. It has a shield shaped thumb plate and is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with checkered grip & schnable tipped forestock. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most of its brown Damascus pattern, slightly faded. Lock, hammer & top tang are a light blue/gray patina and breech plug retains 30-40% case colors with balance turned silver. Stock is fine and retains about 85% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some very fine, very light pitting. 4-30684 JR384 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	89	$4,025.00	Revised: 3/8/2007 RARE J.E. EVANS SMALL SIZE PERCUSSION DERINGER PISTOL. Cal. 50. NSN. Rare maker of copies of famous Henry Deringer pistols. This little beauty is smaller than usual and in a larger caliber than usual with 2-5/8” ovoid shaped Damascus bbl with tiny dovetailed German silver front sight, marked on top flat “J.E. EVANS PHILADA”. It is German silver mounted and all metal is very nicely engraved. It has a shield shaped thumb plate and is mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with checkered grip & schnable tipped forestock. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most of its brown Damascus pattern, slightly faded. Lock, hammer & top tang are a light blue/gray patina and breech plug retains 30-40% case colors with balance turned silver. Stock is fine and retains about 85% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with some very fine, very light pitting. 4-30684 JR384 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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