U.S.A. -(AmmoLand.com)- It’s not uncommon for brand name objects to assume the role of catch-all term for their generic equivalent. The two most obvious and ubiquitous examples are when you refer to all facial tissues as Kleenex and all cotton swabs as Q-Tips.
While not nearly as common in the realm of firearms, the same thing does happen from time to time. That’s the case with the terms “derringer” and “Deringer.” If you didn’t know that there was a difference, then this story is for you. Or, perhaps you knew there was a difference, but didn’t really think it meant much of anything. Well, then this story is for you, too.
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As opposed to Rick Derringer. You know the guy, Hang On Sloopy? Rock and Roll Hoochie Coo? And a couple years ago...https://viewfromthewing.com/singer-rick-derringer-arrested-gun-security-doesnt-understand-thats-problem/ .
ReplyDeleteRead that on the inside cover of a Maverick comic, Spring 1960.
ReplyDeleteFunny the things that stick with you.
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ReplyDeleteI have held the derringer given by the captain Of the CSS Alabama to the governor of the Azores when the Alabama pulled into the Azores for refit after fighting in the Atlantic. A friend's father commanded the US Air Force base there and was so esteemed that the governor gave the derrenger to him. Just sitting in a basement closet now.
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