The Pedersoli® Philadelphia Derringer Pistol Kit is a classic historical replica of one of the most notorious pocket pistols ever created. Designed in the early 1800's by John Henry Derringer the pistol that would come to bear his name would become a national icon and play a tragic role in American history, as it was used in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Created by Derringer the pistol was designed to offer citizens a compact and easy to carry self-defense pistol that was both small and accurate to a short range but most importantly easy to carry on a daily basis. The pistols iconic design has a large variety of forms and barrel lengths, however, Pedersoli® has masterfully crafted the Pedersoli® Philadelphia Derringer Pistol Kit to the original specks first drafted by John Henry Derringer.

The Pistol kit comes with all of the needed components to assemble a fully functional Derringer Pistol. However, a small amount of sanding and carving may be necessary to achieve a proper fit of all components within the stock. One of the great benefits of building a gun kit yourself is the ability to finish the stock in any way you see fit, the unfinished wood stock is ready for the stain and finish of your choice once all sanding has been completed. In addition to the ability to custom create your own masterpiece, you get the great sense of satisfaction and accomplishment that only comes from building something with your own two hands. 

The Pedersoli® Philadelphia Derringer Pistol Kit comes with the originally designed 3 1/16" barrel, case hardened steel components and percussion lock and beautiful brass furnishings. The barrel is a .45 caliber smoothbore barrel that is designed to shoot a patch and ball. The percussion lock accepts a #11 percussion cap for firing. The pistol weighs an extremely light 0.54 lbs and is perfect for historical reenactments, target shooting or display. When it comes to quality products Pedersoli is the worldwide leader in high-end historical reproductions of antique firearms, making their products some of the most sought after on the market today. The Pedersoli® Philadelphia Derringer Pistol Kit is a world-class product that is sure to last for generations to come and is a must-have for any history buff, gun enthusiast and sportsmen/women alike.