derringer

derringer used to assassinate Pres. Abraham LincolnDerringer used to assassinate U.S. Pres. Abraham Lincoln; in the Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C.

derringer, pocket pistol produced in the early 19th century by Henry Deringer (q.v.), a Philadelphia gunsmith.

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Article Title: derringer
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 19 December 2023
URL: https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/technology/derringer
Access Date: September 19, 2024