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, .41″ RF
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 (3″)
Weight : 85-180 g (12 oz.)
Grip : walnut, mother of pearl or ivory
Sight: bead
Safety: half cock hammer
