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Manufacturer
	American Derringer Corporation More Info

About the Gun

This two-barrel model is hammerless, featuring a double-action only trigger with automatic barrel selection and a unique open-front trigger guard.

Production

Production of this firearm began in the early 1990s and ceased around 2012.

Market value

The MSRP for this gun new is approximately $700. The market value for a used one in 95% condition is around $450-$500.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

This model originated from American Derringer acquiring rights to the High Standard double derringer design around 1990, scaling it up for centerfire calibers like .38 Special. It remains a niche pocket pistol in the handgun market, valued for extreme compactness and stainless construction, though limited by two-shot capacity, heavy trigger pull typical of such designs, and recoil in magnum calibers. Production on some variants (e.g., .40 S&W and 9mm) ended around 2012, but .38 Special versions appear in ongoing references. The pistol sequences firing from the lower barrel first, then the upper barrel on the subsequent trigger pull. This is a built-in feature of the design—no manual selector switch or lever is required.