Henry Deringer

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.

"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)
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