Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this over-and-under, tip-up action derringer for a penny-start auction; this is the Cobra Firearms Model C32!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Cobra Firearms (Cobra Enterprises of Utah, Inc.)
Model: C32
Serial: 058123
Caliber: .32 ACP
Finish: Satin Nickel
Barrel Length: 2.4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Smooth Laminate Rosewood Grips
Action: Over-and-Under, Tip-Up Action Derringer
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Cobra C32 is a compact, over/under-style derringer chambered for the .32 ACP cartridge and built as an inexpensive, highly concealable pocket handgun. Physically, it is tiny — overall lengths around 4" with short 2.3–2.4" barrels and an unloaded weight right around 9–10 oz, depending on finish and grips — and its two-shot, fixed-barrel layout and simple single-action firing mechanism keep the design mechanically uncomplicated and easy to carry. Construction is generally cast or investment-cast alloy for the frame with metal barrels and simple fixed sights; finishes offered in retail listings include satin/nickel, black, and chrome, and grip options are basic wood or synthetic panels. Ballistically, .32 ACP in a short-barreled derringer is limited: expect modest velocity and energy compared with full-size pistols, good concealability and very low recoil, and effective use strictly at very close ranges — it’s best viewed as a last-resort backup rather than a primary defensive arm. In practice, the C32’s strengths are its extreme portability and simplicity; its weaknesses are the same things you see across budget derringers. Because the design is so compact and the action simple, prospective buyers and users should pay close attention to function and fit before trusting one for carry: check that the barrel hinge and locking surfaces lock tightly and cleanly, verify reliable firing-pin alignment and consistent primer strikes on both chambers, inspect the extractor/ejector (if present) and the barrel crown/bore for damage, and ensure the manual safety or half-cock mechanism (where fitted) operates correctly. Quality control varies across production runs, so owners often find it worthwhile to test several factory ammunition types (and avoid +P or hot handloads unless the gun is specifically rated) to determine reliable functioning. For collectors, the C32 has modest value and is usually priced as an entry-level novelty or practical pocket derringer; for shooters who plan to carry one, invest in a good pocket holster, practice very close-range marksmanship, and treat it as a very limited-range defensive tool rather than a primary service pistol.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: C32
Serial: 058123
Caliber: .32 ACP
Finish: Satin Nickel
Barrel Length: 2.4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Smooth Laminate Rosewood Grips
Action: Over-and-Under, Tip-Up Action Derringer
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Cobra C32 is a compact, over/under-style derringer chambered for the .32 ACP cartridge and built as an inexpensive, highly concealable pocket handgun. Physically, it is tiny — overall lengths around 4" with short 2.3–2.4" barrels and an unloaded weight right around 9–10 oz, depending on finish and grips — and its two-shot, fixed-barrel layout and simple single-action firing mechanism keep the design mechanically uncomplicated and easy to carry. Construction is generally cast or investment-cast alloy for the frame with metal barrels and simple fixed sights; finishes offered in retail listings include satin/nickel, black, and chrome, and grip options are basic wood or synthetic panels. Ballistically, .32 ACP in a short-barreled derringer is limited: expect modest velocity and energy compared with full-size pistols, good concealability and very low recoil, and effective use strictly at very close ranges — it’s best viewed as a last-resort backup rather than a primary defensive arm. In practice, the C32’s strengths are its extreme portability and simplicity; its weaknesses are the same things you see across budget derringers. Because the design is so compact and the action simple, prospective buyers and users should pay close attention to function and fit before trusting one for carry: check that the barrel hinge and locking surfaces lock tightly and cleanly, verify reliable firing-pin alignment and consistent primer strikes on both chambers, inspect the extractor/ejector (if present) and the barrel crown/bore for damage, and ensure the manual safety or half-cock mechanism (where fitted) operates correctly. Quality control varies across production runs, so owners often find it worthwhile to test several factory ammunition types (and avoid +P or hot handloads unless the gun is specifically rated) to determine reliable functioning. For collectors, the C32 has modest value and is usually priced as an entry-level novelty or practical pocket derringer; for shooters who plan to carry one, invest in a good pocket holster, practice very close-range marksmanship, and treat it as a very limited-range defensive tool rather than a primary service pistol.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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