Description
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Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-shot, side-pivoting thuer pistol for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Lord Derringer!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lord Derringer
Serial: 18893DER
Model: Lord Derringer
Serial: 18893DER
Date of Manufacture: 1970-1976
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Gold Plated Frame with Black Barrel
Barrel Length: 2 ½"
Optics/Sights: Integral Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Grips
Action: Single-Shot, Side-Pivoting Thuer Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Lord Derringer is a distinctive single-shot pocket pistol produced in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of Colt’s House Derringer series, which paid homage to the elegant concealed-carry arms of the 19th century. Chambered in .22 Short, the Lord Derringer combines historical styling with modern manufacturing techniques of its era, making it both a functional firearm and a collectible novelty. Its design features a break-open action operated by a top latch, allowing quick access to the breech for loading and unloading a single round. The pistol is built with a die-cast zinc alloy frame plated in bright nickel, paired with blued steel for the barrel and breech components. Ornamental scroll engraving on the frame, along with faux ivory or smooth white grips, gives the Lord Derringer a refined, almost gentlemanly appearance — a nod to the Victorian-era pocket pistols carried discreetly in waistcoats or ladies’ handbags. Small, light, and easily concealed, it was never intended as a primary defensive weapon, but rather as a backup, novelty shooter, or decorative firearm with functional capability. From a performance and practical standpoint, the Colt Lord Derringer is best viewed as a close-range, last-resort firearm or a collector’s conversation piece rather than a high-powered defensive tool. The .22 Short cartridge generates minimal recoil, making it pleasant to shoot but limited in stopping power, and the single-shot capacity means speed of fire is sacrificed in favor of mechanical simplicity and compactness. Accuracy is modest, aided only by a fixed front blade sight and a short sight radius, but at arm’s length — the distance for which it was designed — it is entirely adequate. Its compact profile and decorative finish made it more appealing as a novelty carry piece or display gun than as a workhorse sidearm. Today, the Colt Lord Derringer enjoys interest among collectors of Colt firearms, derringer enthusiasts, and those drawn to historically styled modern reproductions. While not a powerhouse in terms of performance, it stands out for its blend of Old West charm, ornamental detail, and Colt’s attention to fit and finish, making it a small but eye-catching part of the company’s diverse production history.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Gold Plated Frame with Black Barrel
Barrel Length: 2 ½"
Optics/Sights: Integral Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Grips
Action: Single-Shot, Side-Pivoting Thuer Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Lord Derringer is a distinctive single-shot pocket pistol produced in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of Colt’s House Derringer series, which paid homage to the elegant concealed-carry arms of the 19th century. Chambered in .22 Short, the Lord Derringer combines historical styling with modern manufacturing techniques of its era, making it both a functional firearm and a collectible novelty. Its design features a break-open action operated by a top latch, allowing quick access to the breech for loading and unloading a single round. The pistol is built with a die-cast zinc alloy frame plated in bright nickel, paired with blued steel for the barrel and breech components. Ornamental scroll engraving on the frame, along with faux ivory or smooth white grips, gives the Lord Derringer a refined, almost gentlemanly appearance — a nod to the Victorian-era pocket pistols carried discreetly in waistcoats or ladies’ handbags. Small, light, and easily concealed, it was never intended as a primary defensive weapon, but rather as a backup, novelty shooter, or decorative firearm with functional capability. From a performance and practical standpoint, the Colt Lord Derringer is best viewed as a close-range, last-resort firearm or a collector’s conversation piece rather than a high-powered defensive tool. The .22 Short cartridge generates minimal recoil, making it pleasant to shoot but limited in stopping power, and the single-shot capacity means speed of fire is sacrificed in favor of mechanical simplicity and compactness. Accuracy is modest, aided only by a fixed front blade sight and a short sight radius, but at arm’s length — the distance for which it was designed — it is entirely adequate. Its compact profile and decorative finish made it more appealing as a novelty carry piece or display gun than as a workhorse sidearm. Today, the Colt Lord Derringer enjoys interest among collectors of Colt firearms, derringer enthusiasts, and those drawn to historically styled modern reproductions. While not a powerhouse in terms of performance, it stands out for its blend of Old West charm, ornamental detail, and Colt’s attention to fit and finish, making it a small but eye-catching part of the company’s diverse production history.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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