Ballard .41 Rimfire Derringer: An Old West Boot Gun
Added 2023-11-25 12:00:01 +0000 UTCCharles H. Ballard is much better known for his single shot rifle design, but he also designed, patented, and produced a .41 rimfire caliber derringer. These were popular concealed weapons during the 19th century, and remain in production even today (though no longer in .41 rimfire...). Production began circa 1870, and a few thousand of Ballard's derringers were made.
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How is the frame of these small derringers formed, drop forge?
Patrick Moran
2023-11-28 00:26:39 +0000 UTCI have shot Derringers in the .41 Rimfire. Lots of misfires from ancient ammo. They might be good to about 20 feet.
Kenneth Crips
2023-11-25 16:57:18 +0000 UTClittle seems to be the word. heck that is tiny! that should qualify for concealed. kind of nice piece and yep.. that doesn't sound any weak.
Guido Schriewer
2023-11-25 13:06:03 +0000 UTC
