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This mysterious derringer pistol has sparked more intrigue than any of his other dangerous finds because people want to know the back story.
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Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
This victim’s vision seems weird and fraudulent when Priscilla casually color-coordinates derringer pistols with designer dresses.
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Armond White,
National Review,
3 Nov. 2023
Police found a silver derringer-style gun in his backpack at the time of his arrest.
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oregonlive,
21 June 2022
There's also a replica of the derringer pistol John Wilkes Booth used to assassinate Lincoln.
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Ariana Garcia,
Chron,
13 May 2022
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Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
This victim’s vision seems weird and fraudulent when Priscilla casually color-coordinates derringer pistols with designer dresses.
—
Armond White,
National Review,
3 Nov. 2023
Police found a silver derringer-style gun in his backpack at the time of his arrest.
—
oregonlive,
21 June 2022
There's also a replica of the derringer pistol John Wilkes Booth used to assassinate Lincoln.
—
Ariana Garcia,
Chron,
13 May 2022
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“Derringer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/derringer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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