Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
5. weapons
6. armaments
7. projectile weapons
8. [projectile weapons with explosive propellant]
9. firearms
10. small arms
11. [small arms by form]
12. handguns (small arms)
13. pistols
14. [pistols by form]

Narrower term/s

• belt pistols (pocket pistols)
• derringers[+]
  • deringers
• palm pistols

Anotations

Scope note:

Pistols small enough to be carried in a pocket or otherwise concealed about the body, originating in the late 16th century though most common from the second half of the 17th to the late 19th century. Many feature mechanisms such as box locks, folding triggers, and safety catches to reduce the danger of the pistol catching on the clothing when withdrawn.