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Butler derringer

mackcranemackcrane Member Posts: 1,869 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited May 2011 in Ask the Experts
Any info on a Butler derringer in 22 short, swing out barrel, single shot? Thanks.
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  • mackcranemackcrane Member Posts: 1,869 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can anyone tell me about a Butler Derringer 22 it is gold plated(??) with pearl handles(??) Very nice shape in a wooden display box.
    Can anyone share any info on this one.

    shane shott
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  • perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    They were made For Colt first then Butler started selling them under their own name . Not really a High quality item but as they say if you need it better then no gun at all.[;)] . Just hope if you miss the bad guy does not know it is a single shot. [}:)]
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  • GrasshopperGrasshopper Member Posts: 17,041 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    75-100 bucks
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    They also sold a .22 short version without the recoil plate. If that's missing on yours, it's worthless.

    As with Colts, there were many finishes, grips, casings, & other variations. If any part is gold washed, be aware that handling it will remove the finish.

    Neal
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  • StackStack Member Posts: 100 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    The frame and barrel, of either the Colt or Butler marked derringers, are made of pot metal. The rifled bore is pot metal, not having a rifled steel liner. Continued use will eventually wear out the rifling. Use of only standard velocity .22 shorts is recommended.
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  • mackcranemackcrane Member Posts: 1,869 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks guys, it's up for auction for 70 bucks, I didn't know if it was worth it or not.
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