NOTE: A derringer is a small handgun that is neither a revolver, semi-automatic pistol, nor machine pistol. It is not to be confused with mini-revolvers or pocket pistols.

Cyclops® 45-70
(3 reviews)
MSRP: $699.00
Caliber .45-70 Gov't
Barrel Length 4.25"
Grip Material B6 Resin
Grip Size Extended
Finish Rough with Barrel Engraving
Frame Type Cyclops
Frame Material Stainless Steel
Length 6.75"
Height 4.37"
Weight 28oz.
Ammo Capacity 1
Trigger Guard Yes
Action Single Action
Trigger Pull Weight 7lb.
Sights Fixed

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Too much of a hand cannon for me.

I think I'd rather lay my hand on a table and smash it with a two-pound sledgehammer.

Pure novelty.

Beat me to it.

No thanks.

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BTDT, Got The T-Shirt

I saw a couple of 45-70 revolvers today at a local gun shoe 8" barrels.....I'm not sure I would want to light one of those off........

Was it a really big shoe?

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That's just somebody talkin.

With the arthritis in my hands, not a chance.

With any full factory loads? Maybe with a longer barrel...fore-end...butt stock with recoil pad...I think they call that a rifle.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

Totally useless. It’s hard to improve on a good J Frame anyway.

28 oz! Beefy!

I think it would be handy, if, say, you'd had a few drinks and were sound asleep, unperturbed by any nearby noises, in a tent in Alaska, or the Kennai Penninsula, and suddenly awoke to find a brown bear and/or grizzly, mouth agape, prepared to chomp down upon you, and... you had this 45.70 derringer in your hand, and, the presence of mind to, quickly, thrust your hand deep into the throat of the bear and pull the trigger.

I mean, bye-bye hand, and maybe most of the arm, whether by derringer or bear, but, I am guessing, in that case, you might escape with your life, if not your hand.

(Please post a video if anyone tries this.)

Check out videos by "Kentucky Ballistics" on line. He shoots all kinds of hand cannons and rifles and is an accomplished shooter. It's wacky stuff for sure, kind of like Hickok45 on steroids and crack.

I had the pleasure(?) of shooting a Thompson Contender in 45-70. It had a 14" barrel, and weighed maybe 4 lbs, but the recoil was such that you couldn't hold it on target. The after shot position was nearly with hand straight up over your head. I thought I could get a better grip on it and took a 2nd shot. That was enough, too much for me.

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H Richard
SWCA1967 SWHF244

About as practical as a screen door on a submarine.

Not just no, but hell no.

I’ll wait until they bring one out chambered for the .600 Nitro Express. I remember seeing a picture of a .45-70 revolver, but no details about it. It had a very ungainly appearance.

I fail to see the purpose in building such a thing for commercial production. Maybe there are enough people who buy such things "just because" and I am not nocking that. Pretending it has any real utility is just plain silly.

That's going to leave a mark ... on your forehead

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Some collect art; I shoot it!

The reason it is called the Cyclops is because of the big dent it leaves in your forehead.

That is beyond stupid

I enjoy shooting .45-70 in a Sharps clone. The #3 Ruger I once owned less so. That thing is an exercise in pure masochism.

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I need ammo, not a ride.

They are not that bad to shoot.

Range toy. Everything has a purpose. But for me, I’m not paying that much money to fire one round!

Way Stupid!

I'd almost get one just to have it on hand for that friend that "loves recoil".

Not even when I was young and strong.

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No baby we aint

Cyclops? Should be called the Marquis de sade.

John

I’d never buy one at that price, but I would like to shoot one. I never understood the attraction to any of the bond arms derringers. Especially in the fancy holster. I can carry a J frame just as easily.

Keeps the fish out.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

I don't see an extractor? That would be really cheap.

Perhaps they figure nobody will want to fire it again after the first round.

Yes, there looks to be a small opening to get a fingernail or flat-bladed screwdriver on the rim to get the empty case out. If your hands aren't shaking like leaves in the fall after firing that monster.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

You would own and shoot this why, exactly?

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Come and take it!!

I don't think John Wick would shoot it, and I saw one of the John Wick movie derringers at a LGS a couple of years ago.

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Heavily armed old man.

I always thought 45-70 is a rifle cartridge. I must have missed the memo. Joe

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Behavior Creates Destiny

A solution desperately in search of a problem or need.

Maybe with a muzzle break.

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"Don't Give Up the Ship"