| High Standard Derringer | |
| Origin: |  |
| Type: | Derringer |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Manufacturer: | High Standard Manufacturing Company |
| Production Date: | 1962–1984[1] |
| Spec Label: | genitron.com |
| Weight: | 11oz |
| Length: | 5.125inches |
| Part Length: | 3.5inches |
| Caliber: | .22 Long Rifle |
| Action: | Double Action Only |
| Feed: | 2 round |
| Sights: | Fixed, forward blade and rear notch |
High Standard Derringer was introduced by High Standard Manufacturing Company in 1962; it was a remarkable change to the over-under derringer design with innovative solutions.[2]
The original model (D-100), was produced from 1962 to 1967 in 22 LR only in blued finish. In 1969 the D-101 (.22 LR) and DM-101 (.22 Magnum) upgraded models were released in blued, nickel, silver, and gold plated finishes.[2]
In the early 1980s, High Standard Firearms had been dealing with financial problems and had to cease derringer production in 1984. Benjamin Johnson Technologies scaled up the design, into a .38 Special pocket gun known as the DA38 Derringer. In 1990, the design went to the American Derringer Company.[2] [3]