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    Henry Deringer

    American gunsmith

    "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, Jr.

    The Henry Deringer pistol used by John Wilkes Booth

    Born

    Henry Deringer


    (1786-10-26)October 26, 1786

    Easton, Pennsylvania, United States

    DiedFebruary 28, 1868(1868-02-28) (aged 81)

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Occupation(s)Inventor, gunsmith, businessman
    SpouseElizabeth Hollobush
    ChildrenTheophilus T.

    Deringer (1811–1874), Bronaugh McClain Deringer (1819−1868), Calhoun Mason Deringer (1824−1907), Eliza Deringer (1831–1907)

    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]

    Early life

    Deringer was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, on October 26, 1786, to colonial gun