Philly Derringers?

[toot]

Most were to repair damage or misdrilled holes.
I found the main parts in a box of stuff from my late father in law.
I also had to flute the barrel because of half sanded off roll stamps.
I almost tossed it. I posted it a number of months back as it was progressing
Fun project.
Thanks for the compliment.

it came out as a beauty!! KUDDOS TO YA!! I rely like the milling machine marks on the barrel!!

 

[toot]

it came out as a beauty!! KUDDOS TO YA!! I rely like the milling machine marks on the barrel!!

 

[cynthialee]

I have muzzle loading Derringers. And not a pistol I like to shoot as they are only good as gut guns. Hard to hit anything beyond a few yards. But I like how easy they are to hide in my home and they are ready to go just in case. At point blank or closer they are rather vicious little weapons.

 

[Eutycus]

I have muzzle loading Derringers. And not a pistol I like to shoot as they are only good as gut guns. Hard to hit anything beyond a few yards. But I like how easy they are to hide in my home and they are ready to go just in case. At point blank or closer they are rather vicious little weapons.

As stated before I would not hesitate to use one for self defense if it were a little more reliable. (And it will be someday, reliable that is)." Mr.Bad Guy" would be in for a surprise when a gun with a big muzzle unexpectantly shows up from a top shelf or display on the wall.I keep mine on top of the refrigerator next to a flashlight.The only kids who presently visit our house are only 4 and 7 so they can't reach anything high...yet. I'm doing some experimenting with keeping it loaded with birdshot.I'm leaning toward BBs or #4. I haven't used it for snakes yet but may go back to smaller sized shot. And it fits rather well into one's pocket too.

 

[enfield]

I just tinkered my own version of a " poor man's very last argument " recently . Cal. is a huge .31

Please feel free to see some of the progress in my last postings :

In the end , there is no scrap !

 

[morehops52]

carry mine big game hunting as a coup de grace havent needed it yet but figure its better than a close up shot with the big bores. also fun when your rifle is in the truck and someone comes by and asks what you are hunting with, watch their face when you pull it out of your pocket.

You'll have to be pretty close to get an accurate closer shot. Be prepared for that burnt hair smell. It lingers too. Hmmm... I wonder how I know that?

 

[morehops52]

Does anyone own a Philadelphia Derringer?

If so, are they fun to shoot? Trying to decide if I want one to mess around with in the woods. Thoughts?

I have the traditions kit and I would be hestitant to fire it at 6 ft and expect to hit a human target. For defense it is literally a "belly gun". You hide it near your belly and fire it into the assailant's belly at point blank range. That is supposed to slow down the bad guy enough for you to run or grab a blade.

 

[William Lincoln]

I think these little front stuffers would be great take alongs when hiking and camping in
our Southern Game management areas. With shot they could kill a snake or scare a bear,
yet the wildlife officer is less likely to charge you for having a light and gun at night-
or hunting out of season. I have the longer looking version Kentucky pistol.

 

[enfield]

Just for showing You my last find :

Last weekend , I was fortunate to buy a Deringer style pistol for the cost of a ( good ) replica .

Close exam gave , that it must have been completely made by hand , with the magnification glass I can find tiny file marks , therefore I think , no single part has been cast but been made the old way .
Signed " DERINGER PHILADELA " there are no further (proof) marks or serNo

I think it wasn't made in ( industrial ) series , but entirely by a very talented tinkerer .

The reason , why I think it's not been made by good ol' Henry , is , that the mortise for the lock is not carved with chisels but milled .

BTW : Cal is .41



Isn't this a nice little guy ?

AND - I'd prefere to be behind its muzzle when it decides to bark ...