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American Derringer
Model 4
American Derringer Pistol Model 4 .45 Auto Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:6-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4.1-in Weight:16.5-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)186990
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)14.99 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity2 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor67%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1985 -
Caliber:.45 Auto
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:$760.00Used Est:$580.00
Last Update:4/15/2023
About the Gun

Introduced in 1985, this is a long barrel version of the Model 1. The Alaskan Survival model is distinguished by its oversized grips.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45 Automatic
Alias: .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:230 grains
MV:813 ft/sec ME:338 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed by John Browning and was adopted by the United States Ordnance Department along with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol in 1911. It has also been made the official military handgun chambering by several other governments, notably Argentina, Mexico and Norway. The 45 Automatic is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. This is a heavy and powerful sub-sonic round. Although its muzzle energy can exceed 400 ft-lbs, its velocity and bullet weight creates a steep trajectory curve that limits its effective range to self-defense distances.

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