Grey Baby Philadelphia Derringer
$50.00
Derringers were not just weapons of self-defense, but the weapon of choice for a quick and discreet killer! Supposedly, it was a gun like this Grey Baby Philadelphia Derringer that John Wilkes Booth used to kill President Lincoln. Small size was a greatest feature of the derringer, because even a large caliber derringer can be easily hidden and concealed. This made the derringer an equally good weapon for gamblers and card sharks, who could turn the weapon discreetly on a fellow gamer, should a game turn sour. This impressive little replica is a percussion style pistol with a wood frame and engraved percussion mechanism. The percussion mechanism on this replica actually works, which means when cocked back and the trigger is pulled, the mechanism clicks forward, creating a satisfying sound. It has an overall length of approximately 6.5 inches, which makes it the perfect pocket pistol for any costume you might own, although its realistic look might mean that this replica is a bit more frightening when drawn out of a pocket, too. Please be aware that this is a decorative replica pistol and that in spite of its realistic look and its moving parts, it cannot be made into or used as a working firearm. Also, it should not be excessively dry-fired. As a collectable, this Grey Baby Philadelphia Derringer is a great piece of history, one that has likely been used in the downfall of countless men, ranging from presidents to gamblers to lawmen and more.
Key Features:
- A Non-Firing, Decorative Replica Pistol
- A Detailed Replica of a Percussion Style Derringer
- Has an Incredibly Real Look and Feel
- Features a Working Percussion Mechanism
- Has a Wood Grip and Engraved Detailing
- A Great Collectible, Prop Weapon, or Gift Idea
Measurements:
- Length: 6.5 Inches
- Weight: 1 lb.
This item cannot be shipped to the states of NY, NJ, RI, or internationally.
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Sir R.R. kuntz1 (verified owner) –
This is a very cool Philadelphia Derringer; very similar to the silver-inlayed Philadelphia Derringer that actor and Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes-Booth used to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln as he sat in his theater viewing box at Ford’s Theatre, watching the stage comedy ‘Our American Cousin’. JWB timed his Derringer report to coincide with a point of audience laughter. Historians extrapolate from the wound that JWB held the muzzle of the Philadelphia Derringer about 7 to 10 inches behind Lincoln’s left ear, firing a .44 caliber ball into Lincoln’s skull. The president lingered in life for roughly 9 hours before dying at 7:22 A.M. 15 April, 1865. Most folks don’t realize Booth’s incredible popularity as a stage actor when he committed his cowardly atrocity. It would be as if Brad Pitt assassinated Donald Trump today; or Cary Grant assassinating Harry S. Truman when Grant was a popular movie star. This non-firing replica by Denix (of Spain), is solid, realistic, in the eye and hand. The trigger mechanism, and the ‘cock’, (or percussion-cap hammer), also functions with the trigger for realistic action. Excellent model. 5 stars.