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There are collectible firearms that sit in the safe looking pretty, and there are big-bore hand cannons that turn heads at the range. The Bond Arms Trump 45-47 'Commander and Chief' manages to be both. Built on the Cyclops frame, Bond's dedicated single-shot platform, this derringer chambers the legendary .45-70 Government, a cartridge that has been dropping big game since the 1870s and normally lives in a lever gun. The commemorative engraving honoring the 45th and 47th president sets this edition apart from the standard Cyclops, making it a natural pick for collectors who want something with real firepower behind the artwork.
Bond Arms didn't just rechamber an existing derringer for this one. The Cyclops frame was engineered from the ground up for the .45-70's big rim and heavy recoil, with reinforced stress points and a lowered bore axis. Where a second barrel would normally sit, there's solid stainless steel instead, and that extra mass up front does real work keeping the muzzle down when you touch one off. The 4.25 inch stainless barrel brings the whole package to 6.75 inches long and 28 ounces, which is hefty for a derringer and exactly what you want when running rifle-caliber ammo. The extended B6 resin grips were developed specifically for this platform because the recoil could crack traditional laminated wood, and they give you a full four-finger hold that makes a genuine difference.
This is a single-action, break-action pistol with a 7 pound trigger, fixed sights, and a one-round capacity. Loading is simple: drop the barrel release lever, swing the barrel up, chamber a round, and close it back up. Bond builds in their patented rebounding hammer, retracting firing pin, and cross-bolt safety, the same rugged lockwork that has earned these Texas-made derringers their reputation for bank-vault solid construction. Milder .45-70 loads under 1,500 fps are the way to go here, and softer trapdoor-pressure ammo keeps things fun rather than punishing. Whether it ends up displayed in the collection or brought out to cap off a range day, this one always gets a reaction.
Yes, it's built on the Bond Arms Cyclops frame, which was purpose-designed for the .45-70 with reinforced stress points and extra steel where a second barrel would normally be. Bond Arms recommends sticking with loads under 1,500 fps, and softer trapdoor-pressure or subsonic loads make for the most manageable shooting. It handles the cartridge safely; the milder ammo just keeps the experience enjoyable.
No, the Cyclops platform this edition is built on uses a dedicated frame that isn't compatible with barrels from Bond's double-barrel models like the Snake Slayer or Rowdy. Bond Arms engineered it separately to handle the .45-70's larger rim and pressure. Future big-bore Cyclops barrels are expected to fit the frame as the series grows.
Mechanically it's the same proven Cyclops single-shot in .45-70, so you get identical specs and performance. The difference is the commemorative engraving paying tribute to the 45th and 47th president, which makes this the version collectors are after. It's a limited-run piece, so availability tends to be tighter than the standard model.
No, the Cyclops-style barrel doesn't include an extractor. After firing, you open the action with the release lever on the left side of the frame and pull the spent case out of the chamber by hand. It's a simple routine that becomes second nature after a few rounds.
| UPC | 855959004612 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BACYCAC – 45-70 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.088 |
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