.38 caliber, 2.375" barrels with silver bands at breech, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stocks. Engraved back action locks marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA with same markings on breeches, along with "P" proofs. Mounts engraved with flowing feathery scrolls, shield-shaped wrist escutcheons. Pistols are contained in a repurposed English oak casing with a replaced green baize lining containing several accessories including a powder flask with two bottom storage compartments, a bullet mold, a turnscrew, some percussion caps and a pair of dice. Condition: Fine to very fine. Pistols retaining most of their browned finish with crisp markings throughout. Mechanically functional with fine bores showing crisp rifling and light pitting. Stocks solid with crisp checkering. Case good, accessories about good.
.38 caliber, 2.375" barrels with silver bands at breech, no S/N. Browned finish, German silver mounts, checkered walnut stocks. Engraved back action locks marked in two lines: DERINGER / PHILADELA with same markings on breeches, along with "P" proofs. Mounts engraved with flowing feathery scrolls, shield-shaped wrist escutcheons. Pistols are contained in a repurposed English oak casing with a replaced green baize lining containing several accessories including a powder flask with two bottom storage compartments, a bullet mold, a turnscrew, some percussion caps and a pair of dice. Condition: Fine to very fine. Pistols retaining most of their browned finish with crisp markings throughout. Mechanically functional with fine bores showing crisp rifling and light pitting. Stocks solid with crisp checkering. Case good, accessories about good.
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