Derringer

usgb/ˈderɪndʒər/
noun

A very small gun that is easy to hide and only fires one or two bullets before needing to be reloaded.

The outlaw surprised the sheriff by pulling out a hidden derringer.
Visual representation of "derringer" - A very small gun that is easy to hide and only fires one or two bullets before needing to be reloaded.

Often appears as...

  • hide a derringer
  • tiny derringer
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Historical Weapon

Originally a pocket pistol from the 1850s, often associated with the Wild West era.

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She admired the derringer, imagining it in a historic gunslinger's holster.
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Concealment

Derringers are notable for being concealable, often used for self-defense.

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In his boot, he felt the reassuring presence of his derringer.
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Minimal Capacity

Derringers generally have a limited ammo capacity, usually one or two shots.

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The derringer only had two shots, so he had to aim carefully.
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