Henry Deringer
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"Deringer" redirects here. For the generic name for pocket pistols, see Derringer.
This article is about the designer of the derringer pistol. For his father, see Henry Deringer Sr.
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]
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Born | Henry Deringer (1786-10-26)October 26, 1786 Easton, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | February 28, 1868(1868-02-28) (aged 81) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Occupation(s) | Inventor, gunsmith, businessman |
Spouse | Elizabeth Hollobush |
Children | Theophilus T. Deringer (1811 - 1874), Bronaugh McClain Deringer (1819 - 1868), Calhoun Mason Deringer (1824 - 1907), Eliza Deringer (1831-1907) |
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