Colt Fourth Model Deringer Second Series .22 Short Cased Two-Gun Set, 2.5 Inch Barrels, Gold-Tone Frames with Blued Barrels, 1970s Butler Manufacture, Consecutive D-Suffix Serials
This factory cased, two-gun Colt Fourth Model Deringer set stands out for its matched Second Series (D-suffix) pistols with consecutive serials, 2.5-inch barrels, and .22 Short chambering. Manufactured in the 1970s for Colt by Butler in New Haven, Connecticut, the pair features gold-tone frames with blued/black barrels and comes housed in a fitted Colt presentation case. The combination of period manufacture, consecutive D-suffix numbers, and original casing makes this an appealing, well-documented set.
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 Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Both pistols are solid and mechanically sound. Each shows scattered scratches and blemishes on the exterior. The bores of both pistols are bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Colt factory two‑pistol fitted presentation case with red exterior featuring rampant Colt motif and blank nameplate; red satin/velvet interior with gold 'COLT' lid marking
The Second Series (D-suffix) Fourth Model Deringer is a single-action, tip-up single shot design chambered in .22 Short. These pistols were produced for Colt by Butler in New Haven, Connecticut during the 1970s, aligning them squarely with the modern revival period of classic Colt pocket derringers.
This offering is a factory cased two-gun presentation set with consecutive D-suffix serial numbers. The set is housed in a Colt fitted display case with a red exterior bearing the rampant Colt motif and a blank nameplate, and a red satin/velvet interior marked with a gold "COLT" on the lid.
Each pistol features a gold-tone Zamak frame paired with a blued/black barrel. The action is the Thuer-type side-pivot tip-up barrel with a top latch, paired with an external hammer and a spur trigger for traditional single-action operation.
Sighting is fixed and straightforward, using a small front blade and a top-groove rear. Smooth walnut birdshead grips complement the compact profile. The .22 Short chambering, 2.5-inch barrels, and single-shot capacity match the classic derringer format of this model family.
For collectors, it is notable that the ATF recognizes certain factory-cased two-gun Fourth Model Deringers as Curio & Relic. This set aligns with the known factory two-pistol configuration and Second Series designation.