Henry Deringer (October 26, 1786 – February 28, 1868) was an American gunsmith. He is best known for inventing and giving his name to the derringer pistol. [1] Deringer was born in …

Henry Deringer (born Oct. 26, 1786, Easton, Pa., U.S.—died 1868) was an American gunsmith who was the inventor of the Derringer pistol. He was the son of Henry Deringer, Sr., a colonial …

Mar 19, 2024 · Henry Deringer, maker of the famous Philadelphia Deringer single-shot pistol, has a particular distinction: He is the only gunmaker to have an entire genre of pistols named after …

Today, Henry’s little pocket pistols are still very much part of the personal-defense scene. His name may have been corrupted to “Derringer,” but with contemporary models being produced …

Henry Deringer, Sr. was an American gunsmith originally based in Richmond, Virginia, in the late 18th century and early 19th century. [1] He was the father and mentor of Henry Deringer Jr, …

A Derringer is a small pistol designed with concealability in mind. The name dates to 1825 when a Philadelphia gunsmith named Henry Deringer created a percussion cap, muzzleloading pistol …

Dec 10, 2024 · Sometime after 1825, a Philadelphia gunmaker named Henry Deringer developed a compact and effective percussion pocket pistol. Such was the renown of his pistols that this …

Discover the history of Derringers, from Henry Deringer's original pocket pistol to modern variations. This article covers significant models, innovations, and their impact on firearm design.

May 24, 2021 · Small pocket pistols definitely existed before Henry Deringer started producing his single-shot percussion pistol. But his tiny Philadelphia Deringer arguably delivered most …

Sep 8, 2021 · However, the name didn't originally signify a type of firearm, but was the misspelled last name of the man who made them: Henry Deringer. Deringer was a gunsmith in …