High Standard DM-101 Derringer .22 WMR Over/Under 2-Shot, 3.5 in Barrel, Two-Tone, 1974 Hamden CT
This High Standard DM-101 Derringer stands out as a compact, over/under two-shot pistol chambered in .22 WMR with an automatic barrel alternation system. It features the Hamden, Connecticut barrel address that indicates earlier production and is dated to 1974. The pistol pairs a blued steel barrel assembly with a silver-tone alloy frame, fixed integral sights, and off-white synthetic grip panels for a distinctive two-tone look.
Built in the USA during the 1970s, this micro-size derringer uses a double-action-only, hammerless design. Its 3.5 inch barrel cluster and integral blade/notch sights provide a straightforward, durable setup. The alloy frame keeps weight down while the blued steel barrels deliver strength where it counts.
The DM-101’s over/under configuration alternates barrels automatically, giving two shots of .22 WMR before reloading. The fixed sights consist of an integral front blade and rear notch, machined into the assembly for durability and simplicity.
Details such as the two-tone blued/silver finish, off-white synthetic grips, and Hamden address tie this example to earlier production within the series. The components and features align with the model’s straightforward, purpose-built design from the era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Surface rust patches are present on the firearm, and there is pitting on the frame.
What’s Included
- High Standard DM-101 Derringer .22 WMR pistol
The blued steel barrel cluster measures 3.5 inches and is paired with a silver-tone alloy frame for a balanced two-tone appearance. Off-white synthetic grip panels complete the look while providing a firm hold.
The action is double-action-only with a hammerless profile, and the design alternates between the over/under barrels automatically. Fixed, integral sights consist of a front blade and rear notch.
This example is marked with the Hamden, Connecticut barrel address, aligning it with earlier production within the series and a 1974 manufacture year. It retains the micro-size form factor typical of the DM-101.