Remington Derringer 41 Rimfire
Just bought this Remington double barrel derringer and looking for an "about DOM" for it.
From info learned the numbers stamped, which are 728, indicate a batch number and not a serial number. That number is on the frame and the barrel.
Now starts the real fun - finding a few rounds and learning how to reload rimfire.
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Dixie Gunworks used to have a kit for reloading rimfire bullets. It had a brass shell with a hole off center where you would press in an empty unfired .22 shell. Then fill with appropriate powder and bullet. You had to line up the bullet in the chamber so the .22 was in line with the hammer.
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They were made from the 1880's to the 1930's; to date it, you need a book to figure out the "address line" on the rib.
As pretty as this one is, I would hesitate to fire it. The weakness of this model is the barrel hinge, which has a tendency to break when fired. You would be left with an expensive paperweight.
If you want a derringer to shoot, I'd look at the Bond models.
Neal
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Understood. According to the address line it dates 1888 to 1910.
A company in France sells a reloading "kit" and bullets and machined brass that takes a 22 acorn blank. Probably don't need it as it looks like I could accomplish the process with my existing reloading supplies. I'll load up 50 or so and likely limit myse;f to a few test fires.
I have the Bond and an American Derringer in 45 ACP. HS in 22 Mag of course. Well supplied in the "make noise with no result" category.
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