Videos tagged with Henry Deringer

This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the history and technical aspects of Henry Deringer's percussion pocket pistols. Ian McCollum details Deringer's career, the transition from flintlock to percussion, and the design features that made these pistols popular defensive tools. The discussion covers their mechanical operation, common calibers and barrel lengths, and the significant impact of Deringer's brand, even leading to trademark infringement lawsuits over counterfeit models.

This video discusses the Deringer pistol, famously used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate President Lincoln. It highlights how the Deringer name became synonymous with a whole category of small, concealable pistols during the mid-1800s due to the influence and success of its maker, Henry Deringer of Philadelphia. The video also touches on Deringer's background as a lifelong gunsmith.

This segment of American Rifleman Television's "I Have This Old Gun" series delves into the history and development of the original Deringer pocket pistols, designed by Henry Deringer of Philadelphia. The video also explores the later "Derringer" copies that, despite a misspelling, became synonymous with small, concealable handguns. The content emphasizes the historical significance and evolution of these iconic firearms.

This Brownells "From the Vault" video features Roy Hill discussing his Remington Model 95 Derringer in .41 Rimfire. He delves into the history of this iconic concealed carry handgun, which is based on an earlier design by Henry Deringer and was manufactured by Remington from 1866 to 1935. Hill shares the fascinating personal history of his acquired firearm and demonstrates its basic functions, highlighting its recognizable status as a compact handgun.