45- 70 Derringer "The Skinny"

[mickey]

hehehehe, I cant even handle a 45 lc through one very well.

HAHA! I forgot you were there when they shot mine.

 

[mickey]

Hi
I aquired an American Derringer Model M-4 Alaskan Survival derringer in a trade.
Chamberd top 45-70 bottom 45-410 ammo

I must ask has anyone seen or shot a 45-70 round out of a derringer????

Can 45-70 be reloaded with a lighter grain powder?

Any advise or help would surely be appreciated.

Thanks
Snookie

note the bigger grips in the you tube video. i would strongly recommend to you to get a set. They made a big difference in holding on to the 2 bond arms derringers i had shooting 45lc.

American derringer pistols are very nice though. I have even seen one chambered in .223.

 

[jimdana1942]

Personally, I don't think something like that should be manufactured. However, it is called the Alaskan Survival for a reason. If you are ever in big bear country and for some strange reason you only have the derringer with you, and you are attacked by a monster, then you would use that gun regardless of how it might recoil.

Otherwise, don't shoot it.

 

[Coonie]

Ok Folks

Will make a good motorcycle gun! I LIKE DAT ME!

You never know when you'll have to shoot a motorcycle while hiking

 

[Snookie]

Hummmmmmmmmmmmm?

Have yet to see any bear's in my travels along the highway and byways of Louisiana, however; will keep it as a motorcycle gun in case of LARGE COONS that I may encounter that threaten my life!

 

[Coonie]

Have yet to see any bear's in my travels along the highway and byways of Louisiana, however; will keep it as a motorcycle gun in case of LARGE COONS that I may encounter that threaten my life!

Gotcha, then it'll be more of a boot gun....

When a boot in dey azz just won't do.

 

[Snookie]

Thats right John
Have a good week!!
Snookie

 

[504BigNasty]

Are you selling this?

 

[CloudStrife]

Seems like a poor design to me. The 45-70 has a lot of powder to burn. The Derringer has a barrel that's a few inches long. It won't produce anything near the power that a 45-70 rifle is capable of. The muzzle blast alone might scare away the bear though!

 

[504BigNasty]

Yeah but it would be one hell of a pocket piece.

 

[Mr_Willson]

i want one in 7.62x39

 

[504BigNasty]

**** me too...Better yet 7.62x54!!!

 

[Mr_Willson]

**** me too...Better yet 7.62x54!!!

good god no,waaayyy too much

maybe if you SBR it i might shoot it

 

[Snookie]

Hummmmmmmmmmmmm?

Seems like a poor design to me. The 45-70 has a lot of powder to burn. The Derringer has a barrel that's a few inches long. It won't produce anything near the power that a 45-70 rifle is capable of. The muzzle blast alone might scare away the bear though!

Barrell is 4" long same length as my Colt Defender if that helps and the defender is chambered in 45 ACP

 

[whbonney26]

I have shot 45-70 hand guns before but never in a derringer. Not entirely sure I would want to either.

I have my share of hand cannons but darn.

You can reload with lighter loads.

 

[rustyduck]

i want one in 7.62x39

yea me too. i have thousands of rounds for that.

 

[Sniper51]

M-4 Alaskan Survival - .45 Colt/.410

Length: 6 inches
Barrel: 4.1 inches
Weight: 16.5 oz.
Standard Grips: Rosewood
Click for Grip Options
Finish: Satin or High Polish Stainless Steel
2-shots with automatic barrel selection.
All American Derringers are equipped with a manually operated Hammer Block type safety. The safety automatically disengages when the hammer is cocked.

Went and looked the model up and it shoots a 45colt / 410

 

[Snookie]

Thanks

M-4 Alaskan Survival - .45 Colt/.410

Length: 6 inches
Barrel: 4.1 inches
Weight: 16.5 oz.
Standard Grips: Rosewood
Click for Grip Options
Finish: Satin or High Polish Stainless Steel
2-shots with automatic barrel selection.
All American Derringers are equipped with a manually operated Hammer Block type safety. The safety automatically disengages when the hammer is cocked.

Went and looked the model up and it shoots a 45colt / 410

THAT'S CORRECTO!

 

[whbonney26]

Hum

Watched the U-Tube video
DIDN'T LOOK SO BAD!!!!

My thoughts exactly. Not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. My 460 has more ummmp than that.

 

[Randmart]

Shot one of these last night...This is a ridiculous, dangerous gun. I fired once at a target 10ft away. Even managed to hit it. Badly bruised my 2nd knuckle while holding on with both hands. Didn't bother with a 2nd shot.