31 Cal single shot "Derringer" ?

[Sparkitoff]

I have taken an interest in this type of arm. I see a lot of brass framed, smoothbore offerings. Most say they take a .310 ball with no patch. What is the scoop on these? Are any rifled? Does it have any measure of accuracy at say 7-yards? What charge powder and what is the real muzzle velocity? I am thinking a few shots a paper for fun once in a while and possibly a trap line gun for 'coons, 'possums and similar varmints for contact range dispatch. Will it work? At $150-175 new it seems a bit much for what you get. If anyone is bored with a used one and want to sell or trade let me know that and PM me....Thanks

 

[hawkeye2]

Ten grains of 3f, no idea of the muzzle velocity. If you are talking about the ones with the hammer on the centerline about 7 feet would be max. Even a side hammer one with sights would be difficult to hold and shoot accurately. CVA used to offer one that was quite a bit larger than the "Lincoln" Deringer and it would be about the smallest size I would consider practical if you expected any type of accuracy. They can be a lot of fun if you don't expect much from them.