Looking for info on a old percussion derringer.

[Upland]

Looking for information on this old percussion derringer that was given to me. I do not see any markings, caliber seems to be .45 . Barrel is badly pitted as well as area around the nipple. It looks like there is some evidence of black paint on it.

 

[Deleted member 67409]

Russian guns have been painted black dating back to at least the Crimean War, if not before.

Top screw looks like it was never taken out of the gun or more likely is a replacement. Seems like the receiver, hammer, and barrel are older than the grip and screws that hold the grip in place.

If there's no markings at all, it was probably put together by a gunsmith or regular person. Most European countries had proofing laws around the time of percussion guns. A company back then would've wanted to stamp their name and address on as a form of advertising.