Remington 1866 Derringer

This revolver was designed by H. Elliot of Remington Arms Co.. Remington produced more than 140.000 Derringer revolvers between 1866 and 1835, in .41 rimfire.

Several modifications were implemented in the period of production:

Type 1- First series without ejector.

Type 1- Central series with ejector.

Type 1- Late production with automatic ejector.

Type 2 and 3 only have a difference in the inscriptions:

Type 2- “Remington Arms Co., Ilion, N.Y.”

Type 3- “Remington Arms U.M.C. Co., Ilion, N.Y.”

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Calibre : .41″ rim-fire

Catridge capacity: double barreled

Operation : single-action

Firing system : rim-fire

Breach-loading : sear on right hand side of grip section

Length : 121 mm (4.75″)

Barrel length : 76 mm (3″)

Weight : 340 g (12 oz.)

Grip : walnut or mahogany

Sight: fixed

Safety:N/A

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