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[[File:CobraCB38SSDerringer.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Cobra CB38 Big Bore Derringer, satin nickel finish - .38 Special]] | [[File:CobraCB38SSDerringer.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Cobra CB38 Big Bore Derringer, satin nickel finish - .38 Special]] | ||
[[File:Cobra Titan Derringer.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Cobra Titan Derringer - .45 LC/.410]] | [[File:Cobra Titan Derringer.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Cobra Titan Derringer - .45 LC/.410]] | ||
The '''Cobra Derringer''' was originally released as the '''Davis Derringer''' in 1982. When the Davis company went bankrupt in 1998 the designs and tooling for the pistol were bought by Cobra Firearms, who have produced various versions of the pistol ever since. It is available in three frame sizes (''Standard'', ''Big Bore'' and ''Titan'') capable of being chambered for a wide variety of cartridges with various finishes and barrel lengths. | The '''Cobra Derringer''' was originally released as the '''Davis Derringer''' in 1982. When the Davis company went bankrupt in 1998 the designs and tooling for the pistol were bought by Cobra Firearms, who have produced various versions of the pistol ever since. It is available in three frame sizes (''Standard'', ''Big Bore'' and ''Titan'') capable of being chambered for a wide variety of cartridges with various finishes and barrel lengths. Due to being visually similar but firing modern centerfire ammunition for which blanks are readily available, Cobra Derringers are sometimes used as stand-ins for the older [[Remington 1866 Derringer]]. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 10:35, 24 September 2014
The Cobra Derringer was originally released as the Davis Derringer in 1982. When the Davis company went bankrupt in 1998 the designs and tooling for the pistol were bought by Cobra Firearms, who have produced various versions of the pistol ever since. It is available in three frame sizes (Standard, Big Bore and Titan) capable of being chambered for a wide variety of cartridges with various finishes and barrel lengths. Due to being visually similar but firing modern centerfire ammunition for which blanks are readily available, Cobra Derringers are sometimes used as stand-ins for the older Remington 1866 Derringer.
Specifications
(1982 - present)
- Type: Over and under pistol
- Caliber(s): .22 LR, .22 Magnum, .25 ACP, .32 ACP, .32 H&R Magnum, .38 Special, .380 ACP, 9x19mm, .45 Long Colt or .410 shotgun shells
- Capacity: 2
- Fire Modes: Single action
The Cobra Derringer has appeared in the following:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| God of Gamblers Returns | Chingmy Yau | Hoi Tong | Standard with chrome finish | 1994 |
| From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter | Jordana Spiro | Cathrine Reece | Big Bore with chrome finish | 2000 |
| The Guard | Michael Og Lane | Eugene | Big Bore with black finish | 2011 |
| Brendan Gleeson | Sergeant Boyle | |||
| Django Unchained | Christoph Waltz | Dr. King Schultz | Big Bore with polished steel and pearl grips | 2012 |
| Jamie Foxx | Django |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Order | Paul Sorvino | Sgt. Phil Cerreta | "Prince of Darkness" (S03E08) | 1992 |
| Primeval | Stephen Hogan | Henry Merchant | Big Bore | 2007 - ???? |
| The Unit | Nicole Steinwedell | Bridget Sullivan | Big Bore with chrome finish | 2008 |
| Sanctuary | Amanda Tapping | Dr. Helen Magnus | Big Bore with chrome finish / "Tempus" (S04E01) | 2008 - ???? |
| Ripper Street | Iain Glen | Madoc Faulkner | Big Bore / "The Weight of One Man's Heart" (S01E05) | 2013 |