W.H. Calhoun, Nashville Agent Marked Derringer

ca. 1850 Nashville, Tennessee.

Walnut or Mahogany with silver mounts, engraved throughout.

Mark: “DERINGER PHILADELPHIA MAN.D. FOR W.H. CALHOUN AGENT NASHVILLE, TENN.”

Henry Derringer (1786-1868) a Philadelphia gunsmith became famous for his copies of English pocket pistols. His agent marked southern pistols are highly sought after and rare.

W.H. Calhoun(1815-1865)was on of Nashville's most successful silversmiths  and fancy goods store owners, he work in Nashville from 1835 until his death in 1865.

For an almost  identical Derringer see: Tennessee Silversmiths  by Dr. Benjamin Caldwell Jr. page 51 fig. 47i and j.

Length: 6 1/2”

Barrel length: 2 9/16”