What is this derringer worth ?

Allen3 · December 10, 2009, 09:37 AM

Hi everyone,
I have come into possession of this Derringer. It looks to be a knock-off as it is stamped "DERINGE" with a faint final letter to look like a worn down "R". It is not marked PHILADELPHIA so I do not think it is an original Deringer. Does anyone know who may have produced it or what it may be worth? Any help is appreciated.

I also own the muzzle loader that is pictured if anyone has any info on it.

Doc Hoy · December 10, 2009, 09:44 AM

Allen,

Not sure the derringer is a knock off. You may have an orginal. All of the later copies of that pistol that I am familiar with (and there are plenty with which I am NOT familiar) are just a bit bulkier in appearance. Yours has an elegance about it.

"Minchen" or "Munchen" depending upon what part of Germany your are from, is the German spelling of Munich.

December 10, 2009, 09:37 AM	#1
Allen3 Junior Member Join Date: December 10, 2009 Posts: 1	What is this derringer worth ? Hi everyone, I have come into possession of this Derringer. It looks to be a knock-off as it is stamped "DERINGE" with a faint final letter to look like a worn down "R". It is not marked PHILADELPHIA so I do not think it is an original Deringer. Does anyone know who may have produced it or what it may be worth? Any help is appreciated. I also own the muzzle loader that is pictured if anyone has any info on it.

December 10, 2009, 09:44 AM	#2
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	As Ronald Reagan always said, "Well...." Allen, Not sure the derringer is a knock off. You may have an orginal. All of the later copies of that pistol that I am familiar with (and there are plenty with which I am NOT familiar) are just a bit bulkier in appearance. Yours has an elegance about it. "Minchen" or "Munchen" depending upon what part of Germany your are from, is the German spelling of Munich. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.