.22 Short Rimfire
1857 · 4 firearms in catalog
Also known as: .22 Short, .22 BB Cap
Cartridge specifications
| Bullet Diameter | 5.7 mm (0.224") |
| Base Diameter | 5.74 mm (0.226") |
| Case Length | 10.7 mm (0.421") |
| Overall Length | 17.5 mm (0.689") |
| Typical Bullet Weight | 1.88 g (29 gr) |
| Typical Muzzle Velocity | 320 m/s (1050 fps) |
| Typical Muzzle Energy | 96 J (71 ft·lbf) |
| Cartridge Type | Rimmed |
| Introduced | 1857 |
Firearms chambered in .22 Short Rimfire
- Marston Three-Barrel Derringer — W.W. Marston · Pistol · 1858
- S&W Model 1 — Smith & Wesson · Revolver · 1857
- Sharps Four-Barrel Derringer — C. Sharps & Co. · Pistol · 1859
- Sharps Model 1859 Four-Barrel Pepperbox — C. Sharps & Company · Pistol · 1859