COLT BUTLER .22 SHORT

COLT BUTLER .22 SHORT

The Colt Butler .22 Short is a scarce and historically significant pocket pistol produced during Colt’s early experimentation with compact rimfire handguns. Designed as a small, easily concealed firearm, the Butler represents an uncommon chapter in Colt’s pre-war pocket pistol history and is seldom encountered on today’s collector market.

Chambered in .22 Short, the Butler features compact all-steel construction and a simple single-action operating system, reflecting early 20th-century firearm design priorities focused on simplicity and concealability. Its small frame, minimal sights, and straightforward controls were intended for discreet carry rather than target shooting, making it a true vest-pocket pistol of its era.

Due to limited production and niche demand at the time, surviving examples are highly sought after today by Colt enthusiasts and advanced collectors. The Colt Butler .22 Short stands as a rare collectible from Colt, valued for its historical importance, mechanical curiosity, and place within Colt’s early automatic pistol lineage.