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Great Gun Derringer

Post by SingleAction357 » Sun Apr 29, 2018 5:59 pm

So I found these Czech made derringers by a company called "Great Gun". They are pretty sweet looking and come in 3 calibers, the most enticing of which is .54. Would any of you BP shooters be interested in these? There's a variety of barrel lengths and finishes and they even make a double rifle built on the same action.

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Apparently in the area they're made they are used as carry weapons. This might seam funny but much like here they're unrestricted so folks younger than pistol age in their respective countries can tote them about. Also a .54 cal conical would be pretty decisive in a life or death situation.

I really want these imported myself just for the novelty of them, maybe to hunt with as well. With the double rifle on the same action it would be an ultimate BP hunting set. Should we petition Dixie Gunworks to bring these stateside?
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Re: Great Derringer

Post by PT7 » Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:01 pm

This derringer looks cool. 8-) I really enjoyed my Bond Arms SSIV derringer, but of course, it wasn't BP.
There is a good video on loading and shooting of this derringer at http://www.wideopenspaces.com/shooting- ... derringer/ The fellow handled the BP o/u really quite well, especially when taking out the two cell phones. ;)
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Re: Great Derringer

Post by JEBar » Sun Apr 29, 2018 8:57 pm

interesting .... I didn't know they are still making black powder derringers .... I've fired a 357 Derringer and don't think I'd want to try and hold onto a 54 caliber one .. :o
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Re: Great Derringer

Post by The Wiz » Sun Apr 29, 2018 10:07 pm

Pretty dang cool!!!!!
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Re: Great Derringer

Post by tx gunrunner » Sun Apr 29, 2018 11:13 pm

Here a 5 shot black powder derringer made by NAA . It comes with the special loading tools and extra cylinder . Also my ace .. Both guns are for sale like all my other guns . NO FFL needed for these 2 guns .
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Re: Great Derringer

Post by GFK » Mon Apr 30, 2018 6:41 am

Nice looking firearm. As you highlighted, it has its place.
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Re: Great Derringer

Post by SingleAction357 » Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:21 pm

GFK wrote:Nice looking firearm. As you highlighted, it has its place.
I just want them in the United States, they look like very fine weapons.
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Re: Great Derringer

Post by tx gunrunner » Tue May 01, 2018 2:52 am

Here is my bonds .... The 44-40 was BP cartridge originally .......
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Re: Great Derringer

Post by GFK » Tue May 01, 2018 6:43 am

I picked up a Davis 38 some years back (1993). Some say they are junk. It has worked fine for me throughout the years. Like a dagger, I view it for up close and personal use.
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Re: Great Derringer

Post by PT7 » Tue May 01, 2018 7:18 am

{deleted off-topic post along with my apology}
Hope you are able to get the BP available stateside for purchase.
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