Ardesa derringer

[Tim Rob]

http://www.broma.fr/images/AR1381p.jpg


Mmm I would for £75

[greasemonkey]

hi, these are a percussion take on the colt no3 rimfire derringer,yes ihave used one ,good fun but as for accuracy forget it .;.this type of gun was designed for shooting someone over a card table .;.if you like it get it and enjoy it.;..cheers greasemonkey.;.

[Jim McArthur]

Does the UK have any (close range! competitions for such pistols?

Jim

[somtec]

Hi Jim
Not sure if there are any specific comps for it or that class of pistols, maybe as a cowboy action side shoot perhaps, thats where it would fit into my theme of guns.
Greasemonkey can you remember if the barrel was rifled, how much powder did it take and how did you get the ball up the barrel.
The more I look at the pic the more my interest rises and when my missus saw it she fell for it straight away, she a winchester rifle/western gun nut.

[greasemonkey]

hi.bear with me as i am stretching my memory here,barrel was rifled,charge was about 10g fffg loading was via muzzle using a wood dowell as ramrod instead of the rod intended for the purpoise that protrudes from the front of the gun.;.dont take this as gospel as age and alchohol have not improved my memory!ihave an orginal colt no3 .41 rimfire[obselite s58] breechloader which this gun is based on very pleasing to look at and fondle.go for it!!!..cheers greasemonkey

[Jim McArthur]

Hi Jim
and when my missus saw it she fell for it straight away, she a winchester rifle/western gun nut.

Now THERE's a great wife for you!

Jim

[somtec]

Yes Jim shes great, the only problem is I have to buy twice as many guns.

On second thoughts you can never buy too many guns

Peter