What's the appeal of the Remington 41 RF Derringer?

w_houle · April 30, 2009, 09:05 PM

I have seen them selling on Gunbroker and thought they looked nice, but is it even possible to get ammunition. I did a quick google search, but it doesn't look positive. So what's the appeal?

DrLaw · May 1, 2009, 07:16 AM

The appeal is that this was the ultimate double derringer, the one that people think of when they think of a derringer other than the Lincoln "Derringer" by Deringer.

No, ammo is not plentiful but it can be found from some cowboy cartridge sources (last I knew). The problem with the Remington is that the weakest part is usually the most broken part on these guns. The hinge will crack. Once that happens, you really should not shoot the gun anymore.

The popularity of the design has been copied by modern gunmakers like Bond and American Derringer.

It's just one of those things in gun lore and style.

The Doc is out now.

CBH · May 6, 2009, 08:32 PM

There is a nickel plated Remington .41 rimfire derringer for sale at Tiger Mountain Cutlery in Mountain City, GA. (706) 746-3705. I saw it last Monday. The top hinge is not broken. I do not know which version that one was, it has to do with the way the company name is printed on the top of the barrel. These guns were made up until the 1930's IIRC.

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w_houle Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,391	What's the appeal of the Remington 41 RF Derringer? I have seen them selling on Gunbroker and thought they looked nice, but is it even possible to get ammunition. I did a quick google search, but it doesn't look positive. So what's the appeal? __________________ How could you have a slogan like "freedom is slavery" when the concept of freedom has been abolished?

May 1, 2009, 07:16 AM	#2
DrLaw Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2007 Location: Wild Western Illinois Posts: 559	The appeal is that this was the ultimate double derringer, the one that people think of when they think of a derringer other than the Lincoln "Derringer" by Deringer. No, ammo is not plentiful but it can be found from some cowboy cartridge sources (last I knew). The problem with the Remington is that the weakest part is usually the most broken part on these guns. The hinge will crack. Once that happens, you really should not shoot the gun anymore. The popularity of the design has been copied by modern gunmakers like Bond and American Derringer. It's just one of those things in gun lore and style. The Doc is out now. __________________ General McAuliffe said it best "Nuts."

May 6, 2009, 08:32 PM	#3
CBH Member Join Date: November 29, 2008 Location: metro Atlanta, GA Posts: 51	There is a nickel plated Remington .41 rimfire derringer for sale at Tiger Mountain Cutlery in Mountain City, GA. (706) 746-3705. I saw it last Monday. The top hinge is not broken. I do not know which version that one was, it has to do with the way the company name is printed on the top of the barrel. These guns were made up until the 1930's IIRC.