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March 31st, 2011, 07:34 PM #1
My $65 West German Derringer --> Falke Model 43
Went to a local shop today in hopes of finding some 7.62x25 ammo and saw this little beauty sitting in top of the case. Badly oxidized with a thin layer of white haze covering it. Asked to see the tag and was surprised to see $100. Well, after some haggling and trading a Glock 36 mag I had no use for I walked out paying $65 OTD.
Needless to say, I sped home and was halfway to the dremel and polish before the door was closed behind me.
Clearly stamped: "WEST GERMANY" "FALKE 43"
After about 3 hours of polishing I had her looking like a million bucks. Couldnt be happier with the outcome.
So does anyone know anything about these little derringers? I couldnt find a thing on-line.
What do you guys think?
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April 1st, 2011, 01:43 PM #2
Re: My $65 West German Derringer --> Falke Model 43
Nice find. i would buy it for $65.00.
troll Free. It's all in your mind.
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April 1st, 2011, 01:48 PM #3
Re: My $65 West German Derringer --> Falke Model 43
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April 1st, 2011, 01:52 PM #4Active Member
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Re: My $65 West German Derringer --> Falke Model 43
never heard of one but sweet deal.
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April 1st, 2011, 01:57 PM #5Super Member
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Re: My $65 West German Derringer --> Falke Model 43
Needs a red dot and 3 point tactical sling.
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April 4th, 2011, 07:41 AM #6
Re: My $65 West German Derringer --> Falke Model 43
Take off the grips and see if there is a name inside. Prior to 1968 a lot of lower priced guns were imported from West Germany from a few manufacturers but under a lot of US importer names. I have a 60's single action 22 that probably is worth $75 and I was able to determine the manufacturer by taking off my grips.
Nice find by the way...Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much, such men are dangerous
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April 4th, 2011, 03:17 PM #7
Re: My $65 West German Derringer --> Falke Model 43
Turns out one side of the firing block is worn down. Most likely due to dry firing. I wonder if a modern cobra or d22 part would work
I'll be stopping in the shop to either get my money back or get a part Tomorrow.
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April 4th, 2011, 03:28 PM #8
Re: My $65 West German Derringer --> Falke Model 43
Why return when you can use this opportunity to make a new firing bloc, which makes the gun even cooler later in life because now it has a personalized story past "I bolted this on".
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April 4th, 2011, 10:04 PM #9
Re: My $65 West German Derringer --> Falke Model 43
Took off the grips and discovered no new markings. There are two ensignia stamps on the top of the barrels though. Look to be little crowns with the letter "N" in them.
I totally agree on making a new block, problem is that I have no idea the dimensions of an intact block. Even worse, when test firing I even had one instance when the gun fired both rounds at once. Marked by way more recoil than expected lol.
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April 4th, 2011, 10:26 PM #10
Re: My $65 West German Derringer --> Falke Model 43
Multiple rounds with one trigger pull? Uh oh, doesn't that fall under the definition of a "machine gun"?
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