Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this unique “pocket pistol” for a penny-start auction; this is the COP (Compact Off-Duty Police) Derringer SS-1!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: COP Inc
Model: COP (Compact Off-Duty Police) Derringer SS-1
Serial: 011009
Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut
Action: Double-Action 4-Shot Derringer
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The COP .357 is a 4-shot Derringer-type pistol chambered for .357 Magnum. The double-action weapon is about twice as wide and substantially heavier than the typical .25 automatic pistol. However, its relatively compact size and powerful cartridge made it an option for a defensive weapon or a police backup gun. It was designed by Robert Hillberg based on his earlier work on the Hillberg Insurgency Weapon. From 1983 to 1989, it was manufactured by the now-defunct COP Inc. of California, US (COP stood for Compact Off-Duty Police). In 1990, it was briefly manufactured by American Derringer. The COP .357 is quite robust in design and construction. It is made of solid stainless steel components. Cartridges are loaded into the four separate chambers by sliding a latch that "pops up" the barrel for loading purposes, similar to top-break shotguns. Each of the four chambers has its own dedicated firing pin. It uses an internal hammer, which is activated by depressing the trigger to hit a ratcheting/rotating striker that, in turn, strikes one firing pin at a time. Older "pepperboxes" also used multiple barrels, but the barrels were the parts that rotated. The COP .357 operates similarly to the Sharps Derringer of the 1850s, in that it uses the ratcheting/rotating striker, which is completely internal, to fire each chamber in sequence.
Contents:
Model: COP (Compact Off-Duty Police) Derringer SS-1
Serial: 011009
Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut
Action: Double-Action 4-Shot Derringer
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The COP .357 is a 4-shot Derringer-type pistol chambered for .357 Magnum. The double-action weapon is about twice as wide and substantially heavier than the typical .25 automatic pistol. However, its relatively compact size and powerful cartridge made it an option for a defensive weapon or a police backup gun. It was designed by Robert Hillberg based on his earlier work on the Hillberg Insurgency Weapon. From 1983 to 1989, it was manufactured by the now-defunct COP Inc. of California, US (COP stood for Compact Off-Duty Police). In 1990, it was briefly manufactured by American Derringer. The COP .357 is quite robust in design and construction. It is made of solid stainless steel components. Cartridges are loaded into the four separate chambers by sliding a latch that "pops up" the barrel for loading purposes, similar to top-break shotguns. Each of the four chambers has its own dedicated firing pin. It uses an internal hammer, which is activated by depressing the trigger to hit a ratcheting/rotating striker that, in turn, strikes one firing pin at a time. Older "pepperboxes" also used multiple barrels, but the barrels were the parts that rotated. The COP .357 operates similarly to the Sharps Derringer of the 1850s, in that it uses the ratcheting/rotating striker, which is completely internal, to fire each chamber in sequence.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Factory-Original COP box and paperwork.
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.
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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Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
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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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1173901995 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-17 22:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
116 |





