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American Derringer
Model 11
American Derringer Pistol Model 11 .32 Mag Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:0.9-in
Length:4.82-in Height:3.35-in
Barrel:3-in Weight:11-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (85 grain bullet)81600
  • Recoil Factor (85 grain bullet)4.45 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity2 rounds
  • ConcealabilityExcellent
  • Defense Factor46%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Caliber:.32 Mag
Action:2-barrel
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:hammer block
Magazine:2-round
Frame:aluminum alloy
Grip:wood
Sights:blade front
Notes:breech loaded over/under barrels
Manufacturer
American Derringer Corporation
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About the Gun

This lightweight variation of the Model 1 Derringer has an aluminum frame with a stainless steel barrel-block.

Production

Production of this unique firearm began in 1995 and continued through 2003.

Market value
Last updated: 2/2/2026

The MSRP for a new version of this gun was around $600–$700. The current market value for used examples in 80–95% condition range from $290 to $460.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .32 H&R Magnum
Alias: .32 Harrington & Richardson Magnum
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:85 grains
MV:960 ft/sec ME:174 ft-lbs
Analysis

The Model 11 emphasized lower-recoil options over the Model 10: primarily rimfire (.22 LR, .22 WMR), along with .380 ACP, .38 Special, and .32 H&R Magnum in some runs. It served as a milder-recoiling alternative for the same ultra-light concealment role, often described in company materials as a black powder-compatible or lighter-recoil variant in certain contexts, though centerfire chamberings overlapped somewhat. The Model 11 had varying estimated production timelines across its calibers, based on available records from manufacturer data, ATF production reports, and secondary sources. The model overall ran from approximately 1985 into the early 2000s, with some calibers phased out earlier due to low demand or shifts in offerings.

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