Shooting in colour: new Derya TM22 lever-action .22

The new Derya TM22 lever-action .22 LR rifle has added a splash of colour to the market, coming in a range of colours from traditional black-and-walnut to eye-catchingly bright — all for under $900.

But it’s not just colour that makes Turkish-made 10-shot rimfire unusual compared with other .22 lever-actions.

Derya TM22 lever action rimfire rifle in pink and purple — The Derya TM22 is available in pink and purple as well as the colours shown in the main image above. Current version have a rail on top of the receiver in addition to the barrel-mounted one

It feeds from a detachable box magazine, has adjustable comb height and includes a standard-issue Picatinny rail for scope mounting.

It also has open sights.

The lever throw is slightly shorter than most other lever-actions, and also very smooth and light, so cycling is easy.

A trigger-block ensures the Derya cannot be fired unless the lever is held securely against the stock.

One version is available with a walnut stock with its metalwork finished in black.

All others are fitted with black synthetic stocks but have their barrelled actions in a range of colours, including black, grey, burnt bronze, blue, purple and pink.

Future shipments will include the Muddy Girl pink camo pattern and Stihl orange.

They retail for around $895. If you’re interested but can’t find them in your local dealer, contact Australian distributor Hunt’s Shooting Supplies.

We will have a full review of the new Derya in our April issue.