Wesson Derringer 1868

The Wesson Derringer 1868 was produced by Wesson from 1868 to 1880 aprox., and was made in three model sizes. This antique revolver often had a small  blade in the hollow barrel shaft as an extra defense, which had to be used by hand.

The details of some models are:

Small frame:calibre .22Short RF; 51 or 64 mm barrel; 3500 pieces were built from 1868 to 1880.

Medium Frame: calibre .32 RF; 64 or 89 mm barrel; some 3800 pieces were produced between 1869 and 1880.

Large Frame: calibre .41 RF with only a 76 mm barrel; some 2000 of these Derringers were made from 1870 to 1880.

Firearm details:

Calibre : .22RF, .32RF, .41RF

Catridge capacity: double barreled, single-shot

Operation : single-action

Firing system :rim-fire

Breach-loading : sear in frame below barrel section

Length : 100 or 113 mm

Barrel length : 51 or 64 mm

Weight : 85-180 g (12 oz.)

Grip : walnut, mother of pearl or ivory

Sight: bead

Safety: half cock hammer

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