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American Derringer Model LM5
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	1-in
Length:	4-in	Height:	3.5-in
Barrel:	2.25-in	Weight:	15-oz
1 Variant

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (85 grain bullet)72165 Recoil Factor (85 grain bullet)2.67 ft-lb Total Capacity5 rounds ConcealabilityExcellent Defense Factor55%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Pistol
Caliber:	.32 Mag
Action:	blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger:	single-action (SA)
Safety:	frame mounted thumb safety
Magazine:	4-round
Frame:	stainless steel
Grip:	wood
Sights:	fixed
Notes:

Manufacturer
	American Derringer Corporation More Info

About the Gun

This is a sub-compact, blowback-operated semi-automatic pistol designed for deep concealment as a pocket or backup handgun.

Production

Production of this firearm began in 1980's, and appears to have discontinued in the mid 2000's.

Market value

Last updated: 1/19/2026

The last MSRP for a new version of this gun was approximately $450. The market value for a used one is estimated at $300 to $600, depending on condition and market timing.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.32 H&R Magnum
Alias:	.32 Harrington & Richardson Magnum
More Info

Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		85 grains
MV:	849 ft/sec	ME:	136 ft-lbs

Analysis

he American Derringer LM5 is a true semi-auto, unlike the manual-repeating LM4 Semmerling. This filled gaps in pocket semi-auto offerings from American Derringer, positioned between ultra-small derringers and more conventional sub-compacts, though its heavy-for-size construction and low capacity limit practical appeal compared to modern polymer pocket pistols in similar or larger calibers. Production status appears limited or discontinued for many years; American Derringer's current focus remains on their stainless derringer lineup, with no active promotion of the LM5 on official channels in recent data. Availability is mostly through secondary markets, where examples command premium prices due to rarity.

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Outdated info
By benjmonster on 04 Jul 2020
The .32 H&R mag is no longer the most powerful .32 handgun round on the market. Federal and Ruger worked together to develop the .327 Federal mag. Designed for revolvers, it is a lengthened .32 H&R case, so H&R and .32 S&W rounds will also work in .327 revolvers.

By Canoeal on 16 Dec 2017
I am not sure this gun really exists in 32 H&R mag. I can't find any information other than ADC s webpage If it does I would like to know how to find it. --Hi Canoeal - I did a little digging into this myself. We tend to rely a lot on the manufacturers and trade publications for most of our information posted here. So what I have found is this; 'Blue Book of Gun Values' and 'Gun Traders Guide' list the gun as having a chambering in .32 H&R Mag - limited availability, while the ADC website itself says there is a .32 Mag chambering. Curiously the 'Standard Catalog of Firearms' lists a chambering in .32 Auto. But, it seems that a remark I found posted on a gun forum may explain it all... -The ".32 magnum" that American Derringer refers to was a proprietary automatic pistol cartridge that was not produced beyond prototype stage. It was not .32 H&R magnum- the H&R magnum was not thought of when this gun was designed. - I should probably pull this entry as we do not incorporate prototype cartridges. -Admin