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American Derringer Model 1 38 Special

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Model 1 in 38 Special — one of the most popular American Derringer chamberings, balancing manageable recoil with meaningful terminal performance from a 3-inch barrel.

Type: Derringer

Action: Break-Action

Caliber: 38 Special

Capacity: 2

Year introduced: 1980, USA

Weight: 15 oz

Overall length: 4.82"

Status: Active

Intended use: concealed carry, backup