Anyone know anything about Derringers?

[ianpadron]

Little different post than my usual mountain rifles...

I was gifted a sweet little Remington Double Derringer in .41 RF by some clients today and have no idea what I'm working with here.

Came with ammo, so I of course kind of want to shoot it, but I also have no idea if this is some sort of collector model that'll be ruined if not mint.

Regardless, will look great on the desk in the office!

Anyone? (Grip has an engraved bison btw, cool AF!)

 

[Slickhill]

The original box of ammo is likely worth close to what the gun is.

Judging by the hardware the box is a repro or prop and is just a neat modern display.

The Remington 41 derringers were widely popular and many were produced. They aren’t worthless but they aren’t particularly expensive either. The grips might add some value to the right person if they’re real ivory, the hot needle test will show you whether they’re real or not if there’s any doubts. Original stocks would have been hard rubber.

The vintage ammo probably wouldn’t go off if you tried to use it. Navy Arms had a run made in the 1970’s and boxes still show up on occasion. It’s expensive but is probably your only chance to be able to shoot it. Performance is anemic at best, there’s many contemporary anecdotes of bullets being stopped by heavy coats, pocket watches, or billfolds.

A nice gift and an interesting conversation piece.

 

[ianpadron]

The original box of ammo is likely worth close to what the gun is.

Judging by the hardware the box is a repro or prop and is just a neat modern display.

The Remington 41 derringers were widely popular and many were produced. They aren’t worthless but they aren’t particularly expensive either. The grips might add some value to the right person if they’re real ivory, the hot needle test will show you whether they’re real or not if there’s any doubts. Original stocks would have been hard rubber.

The vintage ammo probably wouldn’t go off if you tried to use it. Navy Arms had a run made in the 1970’s and boxes still show up on occasion. It’s expensive but is probably your only chance to be able to shoot it. Performance is anemic at best, there’s many contemporary anecdotes of bullets being stopped by heavy coats, pocket watches, or billfolds.

A nice gift and an interesting conversation piece.

Appreciate the insight big time!