Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	American Derringer Corporation More Info

About the Gun

This is a sub-compact, blowback-operated semi-automatic pistol designed for deep concealment as a pocket or backup handgun.

Production

Production of this firearm began in 1980s, and appears to have discontinued in the mid 2000s.

Market value

The last MSRP for a new version of this gun was approximately $450. The market value for a used one is estimated at $300 to $600.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.25 Automatic
Alias:	6.35mm Browning
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Analysis

The American Derringer LM5 is a true semi-auto, unlike the manual-repeating LM4 Semmerling. This filled gaps in pocket semi-auto offerings from American Derringer, positioned between ultra-small derringers and more conventional sub-compacts, though its heavy-for-size construction and low capacity limit practical appeal compared to modern polymer pocket pistols in similar or larger calibers. Production status appears limited or discontinued for many years; American Derringer's current focus remains on their stainless derringer lineup, with no active promotion of the LM5 on official channels in recent data. Availability is mostly through secondary markets, where examples command premium prices due to rarity.