Remington Model 95 Double Derringer
Remington Arms · Pistol · Discontinued · 1866
Also known as: Remington Double Derringer, Remington Over and Under Derringer, Model 95
Overview
The Remington Model 95 Double Derringer is a superimposed over-under, break-action pocket pistol chambered in .41 Short Rimfire. Introduced in 1866, its two stacked barrels and a hammer-driven rotating firing pin allow two rapid shots before reloading. Compact, easily concealed and inexpensive, it became one of the most iconic and widely copied pocket guns of the American Old West and remained in production for nearly 70 years.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 312 g (11.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 124 mm (4.88") |
| Barrel Length | 76 mm (2.99") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 130 m/s (427 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 71 J (52 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 5 m (5 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .41 Short Rimfire · primary — also known as .41 Short, .41 Rimfire Short
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Manual Loading
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Tip Up Break Action, Rotating Firing Pin, Spur Trigger, Manual Extractor
Production
Estimated total produced: 150,000 · Production years: 1866-1935
Over 150,000 produced across more than 70 years of manufacture; one of the most copied derringer designs in history
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: William H. Elliot
Discontinued: 1935
Notes
Early production lacked a cartridge extractor; after roughly the first 1,500 guns a manually operated sliding extractor was added on the left side of the barrels. Serial numbering practices changed mid-production, leaving several hundred guns marked 'Serial Number One'.
Background
A favorite hold-out gun of Old West gamblers and 'ladies of the evening', the Remington Double Derringer was small enough to hide in a boot, sleeve or palm, and its .41 rimfire slug was meant for across-the-card-table distances rather than marksmanship.