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Manufacturer
	American Derringer Corporation More Info

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 constructed entirely from stainless steel. This double-barrel derringer provides two shots with automatic barrel selection. It includes a manually operated hammer-block safety that disengages automatically when the hammer is cocked.

Production

This firearm was introduced in 1980. Current production status is unknown.

Market value

The MSRP for this gun when new is approximately $750. The market value for a used one in 95% condition is around $500-$600.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.38 Special
Alias:	.38 Smith & Wesson Special
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Analysis

The Model 1 is offered in a wide range of calibers, with more than 60 options historically available through custom orders. Common chamberings include rimfire rounds such as .22 LR and .22 Magnum for low-recoil practice or plinking. Centerfire pistol calibers cover .32 Auto, .380 ACP, .38 Special (including +P), .357 Magnum, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, and .45 Colt. The .45 Colt/.410 Bore combination remains one of the most requested configurations, allowing use of 2.5-inch .410 shotshells alongside .45 Colt cartridges for defensive versatility in the standard double-barrel setup. Availability of specific calibers depends on current production and custom requests, with the stainless steel construction accommodating these without dimensional changes.