Post-CIVAL WAR Antique WILLIAMSON Single Shot CONVERTIBLE Derringer Pistol Rimfire/Percussion Combination POCKET/BELT Pistol
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Post-CIVAL WAR Antique WILLIAMSON Single Shot CONVERTIBLE Derringer Pistol
Rimfire/Percussion Combination POCKET/BELT Pistol
Here we present an antique Williamson Derringer, made circa 1867 in Brooklyn, New York by Moore’s Patent Fire Arms Company with a production run between 1866 and 1870. According to “Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms”, this was invented by David Williamson and this unique design that was meant to be the stopgap between a time when the benefits of cartridge pistols were obvious and desirable, but ammunition supply in certain places was questionable. He chambered his deringer for the .41 rimfire cartridge, but included a small adapter that allowed the user to use it as a percussion pistol as well.
The hammer was such that it would strike the percussion cap if the adapter was being used (see the hole in the center of the breech face), but also had a rimfire striker when that ammunition was used. Fewer than 10,000 of these were made between the Moore’s Patent Fire Arms Company and National Fire Arms Company. The design shows a clear likeness to Henry Deringer’s original percussion single shot pistol from the 1840s, especially in size and profile. Some even uses Deringer’s distinctive wrap-around checkering on the grip handle. This is a hard to find pistol.
The overall condition is good. The action functions but could be a little stronger. Good bore for its age with worn rifling. The crack that wraps the grip is stable. Well-used wood. Some portions of the maker’s mark are worn.
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Barrel is 2-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .41 Rimfire or .41 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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