Smith Derringer??

[titanvol]

Can anybody help me with locating a Smith and Wesson derringer for my uncle? He has memories of a .38 that HIS uncle used to carry everywhere he went, and he'd like to locate another. All info appreciated!!

 

[Wiregrassguy]

To my knowledge, S&W never made a derringer. They did make a few small frame revolvers, some with short barrels called "bicycle guns."

 

[merl67]

Smith did not make a derringer. A picture of what you are talking about would be helpful. Perhaps he had a a .38 Single Action Revolver.
I see that Guy beat me to it ...

 

[titanvol]

Thanks, fellas...he wasn't sure that it was actually a Smith. Sometimes the memory plays tricks on you.

I have seen those "Bicycle guns" before...used to have a Colt "Cop and Thug" in .32 cal, as a matter of fact, which I think is similar to what you're talking about. Thanks to both of you for your expertise!!

 

[shouldazagged]

Is it possible he had a derringer made by another company, but the caliber identified on the gun as ".38 S&W" or ".38 S&W Special"?

That happens often with other styles of handguns not made by Smith & Wesson--people see the caliber roll-marked on the gun and draw the wrong conclusion.

 

[mmaher94087]

There were also Otis Smith pocket pistols.

 

[tlay]

I have an Otis Smith. It kind of looks like a derringer. But it sure is ugly!

 

[glowe]

Check out pictures of a S&W 38 Single Action revolver. They have a spur trigger and are quite compact.