Anyone hear of a .31 snake eyes derringer?

dgray64 · April 16, 2008, 10:21 PM

It's made by CMC. Its solid brass with plastic, ivory like, grips. Its heavy with two hammers and one trigger. Do you know anything about CMC? What's it worth?

Thanks,

Dave

arcticap · April 17, 2008, 12:32 AM

Dixie sells one by Classic Arms, so maybe CMC is the Classic Machine Co. or something.

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product...roducts_id=869

Hawg · April 17, 2008, 08:35 AM

Classic made them. They used to sell finished pistols but only kits now(to my knowledge)I'd say a used one might bring 50-75 bucks if you could find somebody that wanted it. I've got a twister made by Classic back when they were selling them finished. Not much good for anything.

noelf2 · April 17, 2008, 11:08 AM

I have one of those that I bought when I was 16 back in the mid 70's. Mine is a smooth bore 36 cal (you sure it isn't 36 cal?). They haven't gone up much in price since then and can still be purchased as a kit on several websites ($75 is about right). It sure is a heavy little sucker! My father bought one shortly after I did and it is still unassembled.

dgray64 · April 17, 2008, 11:20 AM

The barrels mic out to .357. I don't know the caliber distinction. I was assuming .31 cal. Is there a breakdown of caliber dimensions? Thanks.

Dave

noelf2 · April 17, 2008, 12:29 PM

I believe that's a 36. I can't remember what I shot in mine years ago, but I think I used .35 balls with patches. Seem to remember shooting it at a tree from about 10 feet, and missed

April 16, 2008, 10:21 PM	#1
dgray64 Member Join Date: August 27, 2007 Location: Central Texas Posts: 47	Anyone hear of a .31 snake eyes derringer? It's made by CMC. Its solid brass with plastic, ivory like, grips. Its heavy with two hammers and one trigger. Do you know anything about CMC? What's it worth? Thanks, Dave

April 17, 2008, 12:32 AM	#2
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	Dixie sells one by Classic Arms, so maybe CMC is the Classic Machine Co. or something. http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product...roducts_id=869

April 17, 2008, 08:35 AM	#3
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Classic made them. They used to sell finished pistols but only kits now(to my knowledge)I'd say a used one might bring 50-75 bucks if you could find somebody that wanted it. I've got a twister made by Classic back when they were selling them finished. Not much good for anything.

April 17, 2008, 11:08 AM	#4
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	I have one of those that I bought when I was 16 back in the mid 70's. Mine is a smooth bore 36 cal (you sure it isn't 36 cal?). They haven't gone up much in price since then and can still be purchased as a kit on several websites ($75 is about right). It sure is a heavy little sucker! My father bought one shortly after I did and it is still unassembled.

April 17, 2008, 11:20 AM	#5
dgray64 Member Join Date: August 27, 2007 Location: Central Texas Posts: 47	The barrels mic out to .357. I don't know the caliber distinction. I was assuming .31 cal. Is there a breakdown of caliber dimensions? Thanks. Dave

April 17, 2008, 12:29 PM	#6
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	I believe that's a 36. I can't remember what I shot in mine years ago, but I think I used .35 balls with patches. Seem to remember shooting it at a tree from about 10 feet, and missed