Stainless Advantage Arms Inc. #1 .22 WMR Quad Barrel Derringer Pistol, 1990
SOLD FOR: $1,004.00
LSB#: WY250417JB453
Make: Advantage Arms Inc.
Model: #1
Serial Number: SM 1086
Year of Manufacture: Circa, 1990s
Caliber: .22 WMR
Action Type: Break Action, Quad Shot, Rotary Striker Fired.
Markings: The breech face is marked, “22 WMR”. The grip frame is marked, “ADVANTAGE ARMS INC TUSCAN AZ”. The bottom of the grip frame is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 2.5”
Sights / Optics: There is a fixed front sight blade soldered into the barrel, The rear sight is a notch in the back of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This pistol has a two piece smooth walnut set. There are light handling marks throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks rate at a Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright and the rifling is pronounced. There is no erosion in the bore but there is some light fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at a 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are faint handling marks throughout. The screw heads are lightly tooled. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions as intended. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Advantage Arms Inc. Model #1 is a rare and unusual quad-barrel derringer chambered in .22 WMR, offering four shots in a compact break-action design. Manufactured in the 1990s in Tucson, Arizona, the pistol operates with a rotating striker mechanism that indexes a fresh barrel with each pull of the trigger, much like its 19th-century Remington-Elliot predecessor. While relatively obscure in the firearms market, this derringer was designed for collectors and enthusiasts interested in unique personal defense or novelty arms. This example is in very good condition overall, retaining about 98% of its original stainless finish. The only visible wear consists of faint handling marks and minor tooling on a few screw heads. The bores are bright with strong rifling and only light fouling, rating 9/10. The walnut grips are smooth and nicely fit, showing only light marks with no chips or cracks. Mechanically, the action functions as intended and locks up properly, offering four shots in a remarkably compact and simple package.
For collectors of oddball, novelty, or multi-barrel firearms, this Advantage Arms quad derringer presents a rare opportunity. With its solid construction, functional design, and classic Western-inspired styling, it’s a modern interpretation of a historic concept. Whether for display, curiosity, or a unique addition to a rimfire collection, this pistol blends practical function with niche collector appeal. -R.E.
