Henry Deringer

Biography

Henry Deringer (1786–1868), interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery, was a gunsmith whose small pistols earned renown across the young republic. His innovations in firearm design reflected both craftsmanship and an understanding of the needs of soldiers, settlers, and civilians.

Deringer’s legacy lives on in the term that bears his name, a testament to his influence on the trajectory of American weaponry and the artisanship of his trade.