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A.J. PLATE, SAN FRANCISCO AGENT MARKED HENRY DERINGER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
A.J. PLATE, SAN FRANCISCO AGENT MARKED HENRY DERINGER.
NSN. Cal. 41. Henry Deringer with desirable San Francisco agent A.J. Plate markings on bbl. This gun is 5-3/4" overall with a 1-3/4" bbl. There is an "M" stamped at base of trigger guard which according to Doug Eberhart this denotes A.J. Plates inventory. CONDITION: Gun is good overall with stock restoration above lock in about a 1-1/2" area between breech and lock. Stock is well worn though most cross hatching is still discernible. There is a poor fit of lock and bbl to stock with a discernible gap between metal and wood as can be seen in photographs. German silver mountings are good overall with good engraving. Hammer appears to be a new restoration though it appears an exact Henry Deringer copy though still retaining dark finish, which would be associated with a higher condition gun. Bbl and lock on this gun are gray/white with good discernible markings and engraving with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Escutcheon plate on bottom of gun is silver, not German silver and also a probable replacement. 4-47665 JS31