Cyclops*® 45-70 Derringer

[Kasian]

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

 

[TJm15.38]

Too much of a hand cannon for me.

 

[dmn57]

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

 

[rockquarry]

Pure novelty.

 

[quikdraw67]

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

Beat me to it.

No thanks.

 

[marinevet]

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........

 

[LostintheOzone]

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?

 

[Golddollar]

With the arthritis in my hands, not a chance.

 

[murphydog]

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

 

[S-W4EVER]

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

 

[Onomea]

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.)

 

[rays44]

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.

 

[H Richard]

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.

 

[moosedog]

About as practical as a screen door on a submarine.

 

[JohnRippert]

Not just no, but hell no.

 

[DWalt]

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.

 

[robertrwalsh]

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.

 

[Peak53]

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

 

[steelslaver]

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

That is beyond stupid

 

[Buford57]

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.