Antique Gun 2655. US Navy Model 1842 Box Lock .54 Pistol.

Manufactured by Henry Deringer. In excellent-plus overall condition. Marked US and Deringer on lockplate and Deringer Philadela on barrel Bore is excellent-plus; smooth, well marked metal is bright as a result of a 100-year old cleaning. 40% case color on hammer and lockplate. Brass about mint and nicely toned. Stock is excellent, near mint. Only 1200 of these were made by Deringer, of which approximately 300 passed government inspection. Rarely see in any condition, this US inspected example is top of the line. $3650