Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this unique “pocket pistol” for a penny-start auction today; this is the COP (Compact Off-Duty Police) Derringer SS-1!
Please be advised: We believe this COP is nonfunctional in its current state, and we advise consulting a qualified gunsmith before use.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: COP Inc.
Model: COP (Compact Off-Duty Police) Derringer SS-1
Serial: 004182
Caliber: .38 Special/.357 Magnum
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut (Loose/Not Installed on the Pistol)
Action: Double-Action 4-Shot Derringer
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The COP .357, produced from 1983 to 1989 by COP Inc. and briefly by American Derringer in 1990, stands out as an unconventional yet robust 4-shot Derringer-type pistol chambered in the powerful .357 Magnum cartridge. Designed by Robert Hillberg, it was intended as a compact, off-duty police firearm, hence the name COP (Compact Off-Duty Police). The pistol's design makes it notably larger and heavier than most small-caliber automatic pistols, yet it remains highly compact for the power it delivers. With its stainless steel construction and solid build, the COP .357 is a durable and well-made weapon, offering substantial stopping power in a small form factor, ideal for defensive use or as a backup gun for law enforcement officers. Despite its size and weight compared to smaller handguns, the .357 Magnum cartridge provides a significant performance advantage in terms of terminal ballistics.
Model: COP (Compact Off-Duty Police) Derringer SS-1
Serial: 004182
Caliber: .38 Special/.357 Magnum
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut (Loose/Not Installed on the Pistol)
Action: Double-Action 4-Shot Derringer
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The COP .357, produced from 1983 to 1989 by COP Inc. and briefly by American Derringer in 1990, stands out as an unconventional yet robust 4-shot Derringer-type pistol chambered in the powerful .357 Magnum cartridge. Designed by Robert Hillberg, it was intended as a compact, off-duty police firearm, hence the name COP (Compact Off-Duty Police). The pistol's design makes it notably larger and heavier than most small-caliber automatic pistols, yet it remains highly compact for the power it delivers. With its stainless steel construction and solid build, the COP .357 is a durable and well-made weapon, offering substantial stopping power in a small form factor, ideal for defensive use or as a backup gun for law enforcement officers. Despite its size and weight compared to smaller handguns, the .357 Magnum cartridge provides a significant performance advantage in terms of terminal ballistics.
The operation of the COP .357 is innovative, featuring a ratcheting/rotating striker mechanism and four separate chambers, each with its own firing pin, making it somewhat similar to older pepperbox revolvers. Cartridges are loaded into the chambers by popping up the barrel, a mechanism reminiscent of the top-break shotguns of the past. Unlike conventional revolvers, the COP .357's internal hammer is activated by the trigger, which rotates a striker that sequentially fires each chamber. This design, combined with a top-break barrel for easy loading, gives the COP .357 an almost unique feel compared to other small firearms. While it has gained attention for its unconventional design and impressive caliber in such a compact form, the weapon's somewhat cumbersome size and relatively low capacity make it less practical for everyday use. Nonetheless, the COP .357 has carved out a niche among collectors and enthusiasts for its distinctiveness and its blend of modern engineering with historical design elements from the Derringer and pepperbox traditions.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with all contents as pictured above!
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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