Colt Deringer Fourth Model (No. 4) .22 Short Single-Shot Tip-Up Pistol, Nickel Frame, 2.4 in Barrel
This Colt Deringer Fourth Model (No. 4) is a collectible, micro-size single-shot pistol chambered in .22 Short. Part of Colt's mid-20th-century reissue line, it was manufactured for Colt by Butler in New Haven, Connecticut. It features the classic spur trigger without a guard, a tip-up barrel with a checkered top latch, and contrasting finishes with a blued barrel and bright nickel frame.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scattered scratches and surface blemishes visible across the metal surfaces and grips.
What's Included
- Colt Deringer Fourth Model (No. 4) .22 Short single-shot pistol
This Fourth Model derringer represents Colt's only 20th-century production derringer line, introduced to meet demand driven by Western nostalgia. Produced for Colt by Butler in New Haven, it aligns with the series' typical construction and markings while retaining the compact, easily carried form that defines the model.
The pistol uses a single-shot, tip-up barrel system actuated by a checkered top latch for loading and unloading. It has an external hammer with a checkered spur and a spur trigger without a guard, preserving the traditional derringer control layout.
Finish and materials include a blued barrel paired with a bright nickel frame. The birdshead grip profile is fitted with smooth brown marbled synthetic panels secured by a brass escutcheon, maintaining the model’s distinctive look and feel.
Markings are period-correct for the series: the top of the barrel carries script "COLT," while the left side shows a three-line legend that includes ".22 CAL. SHORT" and Colt’s Hartford address. Barrel length is approximately 2.4 inches with a 1-round capacity, consistent with the compact, micro-size format.