Colt Fourth Model Deringer Second Series .22 Short Nickel/Blue – Consecutively Numbered Cased Pair
This Fourth Model Deringer is part of Colt’s Second Series run produced from 1970 to 1973, a limited production of about 25,000 pistols made under contract by Butler. The pistol offered here is one of a consecutively numbered pair and comes in the original Colt presentation case. Its two-tone nickel-plated frame and blued steel barrel mirror the look of the 19th-century Thuer-pattern pocket pistols while benefiting from modern manufacturing.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good – intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Mechanics: Functions correctly; the tip-up barrel locks and latches as designed.
Finish: Nickel frame and blued barrel display scattered scratches and blemishes.
Stocks: Smooth walnut grips show light handling marks.
The wooden presentation case is missing a small piece of wood.
What’s Included
- Colt factory wooden presentation case with red satin lining and gilt Rampant Colt logo
Colt reintroduced its Fourth Model Deringer in the early 1970s, staying true to the original pocket-sized profile while using modern materials. This Second Series example retains the classic right-side tip-up barrel, a design detail collectors look for in authentic Colt reproduction derringers.
The frame is cast from Zamak and nickel plated, offering corrosion resistance and a period-correct appearance. A blued 2.5-inch steel barrel chambers .22 Short and swings open for loading, echoing the operation of the 1870s originals.
External features include an exposed spur hammer, a half-moon integral front sight, and a hammer-notch rear sight. Smooth walnut grip panels round out the micro-size profile, giving the pistol a clean, traditional look.
With consecutive serial numbers and its factory presentation case bearing the gilt Rampant Colt logo, this pair stands out for display or collection. The two-tone finish, limited production window, and faithful styling make it an attractive piece for enthusiasts of Colt’s historic pocket pistols.