derringer
Concealable backup firearm
A derringer is a small, easily concealed pistol, typically with one or two short barrels.
The design originated in the 19th century and became associated with gamblers, assassins, and anyone needing a hidden weapon: She kept a derringer in her purse.
John Wilkes Booth used one to kill Abraham Lincoln.
Small enough to carry
- concealableAble to be hidden
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- vest-pocketExtremely small-scale
- hideawaySecluded place of refuge
tiny · diminutive · portable · lightweight · discreet · slim · petite · handy
Decisive final confrontation
- secondsTime units, or extras
- challengeTest of ability
- antebellumBefore a war's start
- deadlyAble to cause expiration
standoff · face-off · Southern · aristocratic · satisfaction · insult · gloves
Old valued collectible
- PhiladelphiaPennsylvania's largest metropolis
- gamblerOne who bets
- saloonDrinking establishment, often frontier
- frontierEdge of settlement
riverboat · collectible · 19th-century · relic · artifact · Remington · Colt · Victorian
Two-chambered gun design
- over-underBet on point totals
- rimfireCartridge struck at edge
- caplockCap-fired gun mechanism
- hammerTool for striking nails
trigger · hinge · breech · cartridge · caliber · muzzle · grip
Kept out of sight
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- undercoverSecretly engaged in espionage
- secretiveInclined to conceal
surprise · furtive · inconspicuous · disguised · stashed · tucked · waistband
Hard-boiled film genre
- spyCovert information gatherer
- gangsterCriminal organization member
- card-sharpOne who cheats at games
- desperadoBold, reckless outlaw
gunslinger · damsel · villain · thriller · detective
pocket-sized
Small enough to carry
- concealableAble to be hidden
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- vest-pocketExtremely small-scale
hideaway · tiny · diminutive · portable · lightweight · discreet · slim · petite · handy · travel-size
showdown
Decisive final confrontation
- secondsTime units, or extras
- challengeTest of ability
- antebellumBefore a war's start
deadly · standoff · face-off · Southern · aristocratic · satisfaction · insult · gloves
antique
Old valued collectible
- PhiladelphiaPennsylvania's largest metropolis
- gamblerOne who bets
- saloonDrinking establishment, often frontier
frontier · riverboat · collectible · 19th-century · relic · artifact · Remington · Colt · Victorian
double-barrel
Two-chambered gun design
- over-underBet on point totals
- rimfireCartridge struck at edge
- caplockCap-fired gun mechanism
hammer · trigger · hinge · breech · cartridge · caliber · muzzle · grip
hidden
Kept out of sight
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- undercoverSecretly engaged in espionage
secretive · surprise · furtive · inconspicuous · disguised · stashed · tucked · waistband
noir
Hard-boiled film genre
- spyCovert information gatherer
- gangsterCriminal organization member
- card-sharpOne who cheats at games
desperado · gunslinger · damsel · villain · thriller · detective
- Gun Slanggat, piece, heater, strap, rod
- firearmsrifle, pistol, handgun, shotgun, revolver
- weaponsknife, gun, sword, swords, rifle
- historical weaponsmusket, muskets, flintlock, flintlocks, pistols
- ranged weaponsbow and arrow, crossbow, longbow, rifle, pistol
- frontier weaponssix-shooter, peacemaker, Colt revolver, Winchester, Winchester rifle
derringerhowitzer
Short-barreled artillery piece
cannon · artillery piece · rifle · naval gun · field gun
derringercannon
Large mounted gun
howitzer · artillery · tank gun · anti-aircraft gun · heavy machine gun
derringermachine gun
Continuous-fire arm
minigun · Gatling gun · automatic rifle · assault rifle · submachine gun