Intratec TEC-38 Companion .32 H&R Mag Over/Under Derringer, 3-Inch, Polymer Frame, 1980s Production
This Intratec TEC-38 Companion is a polymer-framed, double-action over/under derringer chambered in .32 H&R Magnum, produced in a short run circa 1986–1988. It features a 3-inch steel two-barrel cluster, fixed sights, and a break-open design. Notable for its synthetic frame construction and limited production window, this U.S.-made model is a distinctive piece within the TEC-38 family, with frames marked "Model Companion."
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are visible handling marks on the frame and barrel cluster consistent with significant prior use. Please refer to the photos for a comprehensive view of cosmetic wear.
What’s Included
- Intratec TEC-38 Companion .32 H&R Magnum pistol
The TEC-38 Companion combines a lightweight polymer frame with a steel, 3-inch over/under barrel cluster for a compact, durable derringer-style platform. Its double-action mechanism and break-open hinged design support straightforward loading and operation.
Frames marked "Model Companion" align this example within the TEC-38 family, a configuration Intratec produced in the mid-1980s. The short production period, estimated from 1986 to 1988, adds context and interest for collectors focused on late-20th-century U.S. handguns.
Chambered in .32 H&R Magnum with a 2-round capacity, the pistol offers a potent small-frame pairing for its era. Fixed sights, including a fixed front blade, provide a simple and durable sighting setup appropriate to the derringer format.
Made in the USA and notable for its synthetic frame construction, this model reflects Intratec's design experimentation of the 1980s. The combination of materials and the over/under layout make it a distinctive entry among compact defensive pistols of its time.