Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	American Derringer Corporation More Info

About the Gun

Long Remington-style single-action over/under derringer in stainless steel with rosewood, walnut, or black grips. Satin or high-polish finish. Cataloged as a target gun; factory photos showed an optional red-dot sight on the barrel block.

Production

Production ran from 1997 through the early 2000s.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $475–$900. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $400–$650.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.45/.410 Cal
Alias:	N/A
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Analysis

American Derringer listed the Model 8 as a competition derringer on the Model 1 lockwork: top-break barrels, automatic barrel selection, and a hammer-block safety that drops off when the hammer is cocked. The only site chambering is .45/.410 Cal. Factory copy sold the extra barrel length as a longer sight line and more velocity for deliberate fire, and an Adco red-dot was shown on the barrel block in period catalog photos. An engraved Model 8 was a catalog option. Output was small. Used examples are scarce and usually sell a step above a Model 6 when the grips and finish are original.