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American Derringer
Model 8
American Derringer Pistol Model 8 .45/.410 Cal Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:9.8-in Height:No Data
Barrel:8-in Weight:24-oz
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Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (250 grain bullet)253000
  • Recoil Factor (250 grain bullet)18.21 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity2 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor55%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1997 -
Caliber:.45/.410 Cal
Action:2-barrel
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:hammer block
Magazine:2-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:rosewood, walnut, black
Sights:blade front
Notes:breech loaded over/under barrels
Manufacturer
American Derringer Corporation
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Gun Value
MSRP:$915.00Used Est:$625.00
Last Update:4/15/2023
About the Gun

This 'Target' model is distinguished by its 8-inch barrel in a conventional contoured block.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45/.410 Cal
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:250 grains
MV:1012 ft/sec ME:569 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This term does not define an individual cartridge (i.e. .45 Colt). Rather, it designates that a particular handgun is capable of firing both the .45 Colt cartridge as well as a .410 caliber shotgun shell. Both the .45 Colt cartridge and the .410 shotgun shell have the same base and case diameters. Handguns capable of firing both cartridges have their chambers extended to 2.5 or 3 inches to accommodate the longer shotgun shell. Several factors (varying shotgun shell loads, shorter handgun barrel lengths, the presence of rifling) preclude the ability to give accurate ballistics for the .410 shell shot from handguns. As such, we only provide ballistics information for the .45 Colt handgun cartridge in our rankings.

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