Deringer Philadela pistol - Liège, Belgium - 19th century

Deringer Philadela Pistol
Liège, Belgium
19th century
Steel, wood, brass, silver
Overall length: 14.5 cm; Barrel length: 6.5 cm / 2.5 inches
Caliber: 10 mm

Octagonal barrel, stamped "ELG" in an oval representing the ordinary proof mark of a black powder weapon in Liège, Belgium; inlaid with silver filigree.
Silver handlebars.
Wooden frame.
Plate and dog in steel chiseled with scrolling foliage.
Silvered brass counterplate with foliate motifs.
Pontet decorated in the same style.
Silver thumb coin in the shape of a coat of arms.
Bird's head stock, checkered.
Silver-plated brass fittings.

Weapon made by Auguste Francotte or Renkin Freres.

Ref.: 7448

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