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American Derringer
Model 1
American Derringer Pistol Model 1 .38 Super Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.2-in
Length:4.82-in Height:3.35-in
Barrel:3-in Weight:15-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (130 grain bullet)138320
  • Recoil Factor (130 grain bullet)9.76 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity2 rounds
  • ConcealabilityExcellent
  • Defense Factor59%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1980 -
Caliber:.38 Super
Action:2-barrel
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:hammer block
Magazine:2-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:rosewood
Sights:blade front
Notes:breech loaded over/under barrels
Manufacturer
American Derringer Corporation
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Gun Value
MSRP:$715.00Used Est:$550.00
Last Update:4/15/2023
About the Gun

The Model 1 series is based on the Remington over/under design patented by William Elliot in 1865. The frame and barrel block are stainless steel.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .38 Super Automatic
Alias: .38 Super Auto Colt
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:130 grains
MV:1064 ft/sec ME:327 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

Introduced by Colt as an improved version of the older .38 Auto, the Super Auto is identical to the original cartridge except that it uses a more powerful loading. For many years this cartridge was considered the most powerful automatic pistol cartridge made in the US from the standpoint of both velocity and energy. It can give greater penetration than the .45 Auto cartridge, bit is inferior to the .45 Auto in actual stopping power for defense use.

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