#133 • Davis Industries D-38 Derringer - .38 SPCL

Part of WINTER SPORTSMAN CONSIGNMENT AUCTION MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH 6:30PM (live auction by Edinburg Auction Sales. Inc. )

Status: Available

Category: FIREARMS

Davis Industries | Model D-38 | .38 Special | Double-Barrel Derringer The Davis Industries Model D-38 is a compact, American-made, two-shot derringer chambered in .38 Special. Manufactured by Davis Industries of Chino, California, the D-38 was part of the company's line of affordable, easily recognizable pocket pistols produced during the late 20th century. Davis Industries was established in the early 1980s and became known for its economical handguns, including small-caliber semi-automatic pistols and over-under derringers. The company ceased operations in the late 1990s, making its firearms representative of a distinctive period in American handgun manufacturing. The Model D-38 utilizes a traditional over-under barrel arrangement, allowing two .38 Special cartridges to be loaded into separate barrels. Its compact design incorporates a break-open action, an exposed hammer, and a single-action trigger mechanism. The pistol uses a rotating or alternating firing mechanism to discharge each barrel in sequence, offering two shots without a conventional magazine or cylinder. Davis manufactured these derringers with zinc-alloy frames and steel barrel components, using a straightforward design intended to keep production costs relatively low. The Model D-38 is one of the larger-caliber offerings in the Davis derringer family, which also included models chambered in .22 LR, .22 Magnum, .25 ACP, and .32 ACP. This particular Davis Industries Model D-38, serial number D109022, remains in good condition. The pistol exhibits some edge wear and small scratches to the finish, consistent with previous handling and use. Its compact over-under configuration and .38 Special chambering make it an interesting example of Davis Industries' discontinued American-made derringer lineup. Firearm Specs Manufacturer: Davis Industries Model: D-38 Caliber: .38 Special Action: Single-Action, Break-Open Derringer Barrel Length: Approximately 2½" Finish: Factory Finish; Black Stock/Grip: Synthetic Black  Capacity: 2 Rounds Sights: Fixed Front Blade / Rear Sight Groove Year of Manufacture: Approximately 1980s–1990s; Exact Year Unknown Barrel Configuration: Over-Under Double Barrel Frame: Zinc-Alloy Construction Hammer: Exposed Country of Manufacture: USA Serial Number D109022 Condition Good condition. The pistol shows some edge wear and small scratches to the exterior finish, consistent with previous handling and use. Extras & Features .38 Special chambering Two-shot over-under barrel configuration Compact derringer design Break-open loading system Single-action trigger mechanism Exposed hammer Fixed sights Discontinued Davis Industries production American manufacture Good overall condition A nice example of the Davis Industries Model D-38 in .38 Special, representing the company's line of compact, economical American-made derringers. Its traditional over-under configuration, larger-caliber chambering, and discontinued production make it an interesting addition to a collection of pocket pistols or late-20th-century American firearms.