Hi Standard Derringer

[greydog111]

I was given a pristine High Standard .22 lr derringer a while back! It has sporadic primer strikes on a variety of ammo! Any thoughts? (And yes it is spotlessly clean and oiled)

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[Hueco]

Sporadic light strikes?

You say that it's been spotlessly cleaned and lubed...does that include more than a field strip?

Is the firing pin/striker properly aligned (check brass to see if alignment is off after a light strike).

Has the hammer spring been modified or replaced with a lighter spring?

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Oh man, I want one!
Id check the springs first.. but also the internal ratchet is said to be plastic.. could be a notch is sheared off. Numrich should have the spared needed to repair.

 

[Hueco]

Oh man, I want one!
Id check the springs first.. but also the internal ratchet is said to be plastic.. could be a notch is sheared off. Numrich should have the spared needed to repair.

To add to this:



The ratchet part circled aligns the firing pin/striker (also circled) - check these to make sure alignment is good.

I found a mention online of someone finding a hammer pin that had walked itself out causing a misalignment...check to make sure that your pins are where they should be as well!

 

[aflineman]

Check that the firing pin is not broken. Mine was on my .22mag.

 

[billdeserthills]

Oh man, I want one!
Id check the springs first.. but also the internal ratchet is said to be plastic.. could be a notch is sheared off. Numrich should have the spared needed to repair.

Numrich ran out but you can get a newly designed one here

High Standard Derringer ratchet #254-1965

Reproduction This part is manufactured to precise specifications in our Midwest facility, using an original factory part for duplication. Some parts may need additional fitting to accommodate wear in old firearms. Sorry, we are unable to do any internati

jackfirstinc.com

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Numrich ran out but you can get a newly designed one here

High Standard Derringer ratchet #254-1965

Reproduction This part is manufactured to precise specifications in our Midwest facility, using an original factory part for duplication. Some parts may need additional fitting to accommodate wear in old firearms. Sorry, we are unable to do any internati

jackfirstinc.com

^ I keep harassing @orygun but they could also be a possible source for that rotating firing pin he's been after for his cool 4 barrel derringer as well. Thanks for the tip.

 

[orygun]

Thanks, @ZA_Survivalist . I looked, but didn't find anything. Was certainly worth a try.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Thanks, @ZA_Survivalist . I looked, but didn't find anything. Was certainly worth a try.

Ill keep hunting for ya. We'll get your derringer up and running one day!