Percussion Cap Pistol ID Help (with larger photos:-)

[SilentSmith]

Hey Guys,



I'm having a tough time trying to get any kind of ID on a pistol I have. I will post some pics later this week when I get access to a camera. In the mean time the only markings I can find are on the side "C J" appears by the hammer and a heavily scripted "F" on the trigger guard. There is also scroll work but nothing I would say is identifiable to a specific manufacturer.

Do anyone have any good sites that show some examples for comparison?

 

[SilentSmith]

And now for Pic's

This looks like 'C J' to me, I could be wrong.

This looks like 'F' on the trigger guard.

 

[Steppenwolf]

It appears to be a Philadelphia Deringer. Higher resolution photos would help in the identification.

 

[Steppenwolf]

Here are the photos larger this time

 

[mrclean89]

very cool indeed, I would agree looks like a Philadelphia derringer to me

McLean

 

[mooncoon]

Quite possibly made in the US because I don't see any proof marks on the top of the barrel. Possible there is a belgian proof underneath out of sight. Also probably an economy grade gun and not one made by Deringer because I think he had his name on the lock plate of his guns

cheers mooncoon