Armsport Inc. MOD. 5020 .41 Cal Percussion Derringer, Brass Frame, 2.5 in Octagonal Barrel, Italian 1970s Replica
This Italian-made Armsport Inc. MOD. 5020 is a compact, .41 caliber percussion derringer patterned after the classic New Orleans style. Notable features include a brass frame, blued steel 2.5 inch octagonal barrel, spur trigger, and one-piece birdshead wood grip. It carries Italian proof marks and importer/model markings, with barrel stamps for "BLACK POWDER ONLY" and "CAL .41," underscoring its purpose-built black-powder design from the 1970s.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and pitting throughout. Corrosion is present on the barrel in front of the trigger.
What's Included
- Operator manual
- Powder flask
- Miscellaneous reloading tools
This MOD. 5020 is a true reproduction derringer built in Italy during the 1970s and imported by Armsport Inc. It follows the New Orleans pattern with a micro-size profile and single-shot percussion operation. The external hammer and spur trigger reflect the period-correct design.
The construction pairs a brass frame and receiver with a blued steel octagonal barrel measuring approximately 2.5 inches. The one-piece birdshead wood grip complements the compact frame. There are no sights, matching many original derringer configurations.
Ignition is via a top-mounted nipple, and the barrel is clearly marked "BLACK POWDER ONLY" and "CAL .41," aligning with its percussion setup. Capacity is one round. The finish and materials are straightforward: blued steel barrel and brass frame/receiver.
Markings include "MADE IN ITALY" along with Italian proof marks: the Gardone proof-house crest, "PN" black-powder proof, and a boxed date code "AC." Importer/model markings "ARMSPORT INC. MOD. 5020" are present, confirming provenance and the specific model identification.