Derrenger kits

Started by Free Hand, December 18, 2006, 09:46:17 AM

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Free Hand

Howdy out there, kind folks. I have seen several do it youself cap 'n' ball derriinger kits on various web sights. I sure would appreciate any feedback that would help  me decide if I should get one or not. Other than the venerable M1s and 1911s that I've encountered in my time in the military, I have never even disassembled a gun, let alone build one. The one I'm looking at is the over and under type. The only tools I'd have to work with would be the usual hand tools that one would find in a home garage. Would a project like this be over my head? I would also like to hear  about the shooting qualities of the gun. All things considered, I'm guessing that they can't be too  terrific. Thanks guys.

Free Hand

P.S. Does anyone know what kind of gun Raquel Welch was using in Hanne Caulder?
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St. George

Why not splurge and spend the five bucks to buy a catalog from Dixie Gun Works.

They supply all you'll need to build a replica - kits, hand tools, finishing solutions, etc.

The instructions are well-written - and assembly is straightforward - the finish quality is up to you and what abilities and patience you may possess to ensure that facet of construction.

You can contact them at:

www.dixiegunworks.com

Dixie Gun Works, Inc.  PO Box 130, 1424 Reelfoot Avenue, Union City, Tennessee  38281

As to your second question - no ultra-short barrelled handgun has a lot of inherent accuracy - they were built for distances across a card table, or closer - and tw-barrelled ones suffered from a lack of barrel alignment as to point of aim, but again - given the distances designed for - that was no problem.

And as to 'Hannie caulder' - it was a fantasy revolver for a fantasy film.

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Free Hand

Thanks for the reply, St George. For now I just went to their web sight. The twister derringer was the one to which I was refering. I didn't realize it was in their catalog. BTW, as far as I'm concered, alomost any movie with Raquel Welch is a fantasy. FH

P.S. From I'm reading, I'd best get a set of the right screwdrivers while I'm at it. No sense in buggering up those new screws.
"If you can't be part of the solution, at least don't be part of the problem"
"America is too great for small ideas"
"Trust in The Lord, but keep yer powder dry"
"America bless God"
"There ain't no sucha thing as a free lunch!"

St. George

No doubt about it - good tools are a must, and properly-fitting screwdrivers are key items to own when working on any firearms - the other serious tool is 'patience'.

Though Dixie has pretty much what you'd need - you also should really look at Brownell's - www.brownells.com - since there's a high probablility that they supplied to Dixie, and their prices are better.

Assemble a basic set - Magna-Tip or Chapman's  Screwdrivers - Brass or Plastic-faced Hammer - Leather Mallet - some pin punches - Swiss Needle Files and a couple of Hard Arkansas Stones - and whatever else catches your eye after that.

Separate them from other tools you may own and restrict their use to your gun work. - that's  just 'one' of the reasons to own a .50 caliber ammo can.

There are also numerous books on the subject of 'Basic Gunsmithing' - and many are available through your Library - check them out and request more.

When you finally buy a kit - buy a good one, since it pays off in quality, and achieving your goal will be easier, since the better kits are better-finished - needing only for you to polish properly and assemble.

Lesser kits have more to file away and finish and generally require far more fitting.

Regardless of kit quality - before you even think of picking up a tool - first understand the mechanism of the piece and how everyhing relates - then, proceed slowly, with a lot of 'try and fit' and you'll do fine.

Good Luck.

Vaya,

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