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Manufacturer
	American Derringer Corporation More Info

About the Gun

The American Derringer "Standard" refers to the DS22 Derringer Standard, an over/under derringer acquired and produced under license from the High Standard design starting in 1990. It features a blued finish, double-action-only mechanism, hammer block thumb safety, and hardwood grips. It chambers .22 Magnum (WMR) exclusively in its standard configuration, providing two shots with automatic barrel selection in a compact pocket pistol format.

Production

Production occurred in limited quantities during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Market value

The MSRP for a new version of this gun was approximately $250. Market value for a used one in 95% condition is around $180-$200.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.22 Magnum
Alias:	.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR)
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Analysis

This model adapted the High Standard D-101/DM-101 derringer pattern to American Derringer's manufacturing, emphasizing a hammerless, double-action layout for quicker deployment in concealed carry scenarios compared to single-action Remington-style derringers. The lightweight build and small size suit deep concealment, though the rimfire caliber and short barrel limit effective range and terminal performance to close-proximity defensive use. Recoil remains manageable with .22 WMR loads due to the low mass, but the double-action trigger pull requires deliberate effort for follow-up shots.