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JXM-17 PHILADELPHIA DERRINGER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:4,500.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD
JXM-17 PHILADELPHIA DERRINGER
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The finest and smallest known Philadelphia derringer signed in script on lock “H. Slotterbeck, Los Angeles”. Marked “Commenced 1854” on the left barrel flat, “Completed” on the middle and “Feb 23, 2889” on the right.Gold plaque inscribed “H.G.S.” which is Slotterbeck’s initials. Measures 3 3/8” overall with a slightly less than ¾” of 1” barrel. Approximately .28 caliber 7 groove rifled. Beautifully hand made with burl woodstock with silver and German silver mountings. Fully operational and shootable as a pistol. Accompanied by ultra-small flask and old hand made display case with accessories. This iconic derringer ispictured on page 72 of “The Powder Flask Book” by Ray Riley. This iconic derringer is the smallest known to sophisticated collectors and the only known Los Angeles percussion derringer made for Slotterbeck’sown pleasure and use. Truly a museum quality American rarity which we sold more than a decade ago for approximately $35,000. The condition is excellent to near mint. (Antique) Est.: $15,000-$30,000