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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 a new version of this gun is approximately $700-$800. Market value for a used one in 95% condition ranges from $500-$600.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.45 Automatic
Alias:	.45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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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.