Henry Deringer Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
HENRY DERINGER
Born: October 26, 1786 in Easton, Pennsylvania
Died: February 28, 1868 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Biography
Henry Deringer (1786-1868) invented the short barreled, heavy caliber pocket pistol that still bears his name. (The pistol type is spelled "Derringer"; only those of his manufacture are spelled with the single "r".) The popular weapon, easily concealable but packing a wallop, was "the weapon of choice of riverboat gamblers".John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Lincoln with an original Deringer.
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HENRY DERINGER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1833 - HFSID 286029Handwritten note by Henry Deringer addresses his son, encouraging him to stay focused on his business. Signed with "HD" and "H Deringer", the note includes a postscript mentioning his son's progress in sales. Deringer autographs are rare.Price: $6,250.00
