Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this compact double-barreled derringer for a penny-start auction; this is the Davis Industries D32!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Davis Industries
Model: D32
Serial: D060771
Caliber: .32 H&R Mag
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Black Synthetic
Action: Double-Barrel Derringer Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Davis Industries D32-Mag is a compact double-barrel derringer chambered in .32 H&R Magnum, designed during the late 1980s and early 1990s as part of Davis’s effort to offer affordable, concealable firearms for the civilian self-defense market. Built with a simple break-action design, the D32-Mag featured two stacked barrels and a single-action firing system, where the hammer had to be manually cocked for each shot. While minimal in size, the pistol packed the respectable punch of the .32 H&R Magnum cartridge, giving it more power than the traditional .22 LR or .25 ACP derringers of the era, though still manageable in terms of recoil. Its compact size and lightweight construction made it easy to carry discreetly, though its accuracy was inherently limited due to the short barrels and rudimentary fixed sights. Nonetheless, the design catered to buyers who valued close-range defensive practicality and a firearm that could be tucked into a pocket, purse, or small holster with ease. Like many Davis derringers, the D32-Mag was constructed with zinc-alloy frames paired with steel components in the barrels and critical contact areas, a design choice that kept costs down but also drew criticism from shooters who questioned its long-term durability compared to higher-end derringers or compact revolvers. The gun was offered in several finishes, including blued, nickel, and satin chrome, with plastic or wood-style grip panels, giving buyers a degree of personalization. While not celebrated for precision machining or refined performance, the D32-Mag fulfilled its role as an inexpensive, no-frills backup gun during its production. Today, it occupies an interesting niche in firearm collecting, representing the wave of budget-friendly pocket pistols produced by companies like Davis, Raven, and Jennings. Though overshadowed by modern concealed carry revolvers and micro semi-autos, the Davis D32-Mag remains a reminder of a specific era in American firearms manufacturing where affordability and simplicity were prioritized for personal protection in an evolving handgun market.
Contents:
Model: D32
Serial: D060771
Caliber: .32 H&R Mag
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Black Synthetic
Action: Double-Barrel Derringer Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Davis Industries D32-Mag is a compact double-barrel derringer chambered in .32 H&R Magnum, designed during the late 1980s and early 1990s as part of Davis’s effort to offer affordable, concealable firearms for the civilian self-defense market. Built with a simple break-action design, the D32-Mag featured two stacked barrels and a single-action firing system, where the hammer had to be manually cocked for each shot. While minimal in size, the pistol packed the respectable punch of the .32 H&R Magnum cartridge, giving it more power than the traditional .22 LR or .25 ACP derringers of the era, though still manageable in terms of recoil. Its compact size and lightweight construction made it easy to carry discreetly, though its accuracy was inherently limited due to the short barrels and rudimentary fixed sights. Nonetheless, the design catered to buyers who valued close-range defensive practicality and a firearm that could be tucked into a pocket, purse, or small holster with ease. Like many Davis derringers, the D32-Mag was constructed with zinc-alloy frames paired with steel components in the barrels and critical contact areas, a design choice that kept costs down but also drew criticism from shooters who questioned its long-term durability compared to higher-end derringers or compact revolvers. The gun was offered in several finishes, including blued, nickel, and satin chrome, with plastic or wood-style grip panels, giving buyers a degree of personalization. While not celebrated for precision machining or refined performance, the D32-Mag fulfilled its role as an inexpensive, no-frills backup gun during its production. Today, it occupies an interesting niche in firearm collecting, representing the wave of budget-friendly pocket pistols produced by companies like Davis, Raven, and Jennings. Though overshadowed by modern concealed carry revolvers and micro semi-autos, the Davis D32-Mag remains a reminder of a specific era in American firearms manufacturing where affordability and simplicity were prioritized for personal protection in an evolving handgun market.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled box and all other 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
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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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