Simple.
Hold the gun upright with the barrel facing left, "break" the gun sideways (away from you, just in front of the hammer. Then insert the cartridge. If the gun has not been opened, lubed, etc., for a long time, it may take a gentle rap with a SOFT mallet. There is a spring loaded "button" beneath the barrel on the inside that may be a bit stubborn- but that is what holds the barrel closed.
IMPORTANT- do NOT load the weapon before determining that the barrel is clean and unobstructed, and the pistol is in good working order.
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Concrete Pete
What year was the Butler derringer made. Serial 22500
The Butler 22 caliber single shot pistol was made by Derringer. The Derringer company was founded by Henry Derringer. Derringer pistols are the smallest handguns available and were most commonly used by women.
load data
No public database- sorry.
Try e-gunparts.com, gun shows, want ads.
25-75 USD
To load a .22 caliber short derringer, first ensure the firearm is pointed in a safe direction and the safety is engaged. Open the barrel hinge to expose the chambers. Insert a .22 short cartridge into each chamber, ensuring they are seated properly. Once loaded, close the barrel securely, disengage the safety, and the derringer is ready to fire.
You need a gunsmith
Go to a gun shop
Check the on line auction sites for what they have sold for. Blue Book of Gun Values might have it listed.
You need to leave this to a good gunsmith.
Bill Derringer's birth name is William Derringer.