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Offline R9SCarry

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This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« on: January 30, 2006, 09:12:03 PM »
I meant to post this a while ago - it is from another board.  Quite exquisite workmanship and precision IMO.  Later in that thread I did some pics to try and show comparisons because it is so darned tiny - I'll post these too.

It actually takes miniscule rimfire ammo - remarkable!!

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REALLY - The Smallest Working Firearm


This IS the smallest working revolver and live ammunition in the world.

Makes The NAA Mini .22LR Look Like A Giant Revolver.
And Yes, it is considered to be a real firearm...all State & Federal Laws Apply.

Swiss Mini Gun Site







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Ahhh - here is one pic I played with - another guy had a pic of his Smith .500 and a snub - to which I added this minute thing as close to scale as I could!!



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Oh and one more pic - I added the mini to my old ''David & Goliath'' pic - but in fact didn't really scale it down quite enough!!

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Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2006, 10:36:36 PM »
Amazing Chris!  I would like to see it shot.  To make the ammo must have been a venture also.
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Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2006, 10:48:54 PM »
I agree - even the ammo would be ''watchmaker'' skills!!

Let me link one or two more pics - here is ammo - 2.43mm cal!!!  Oh and, a stonking 0.8 ft lbs energy LOL!




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Then ballistics info graphs -








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Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2006, 11:51:17 PM »
Talking about "concealed" carry! ;D
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Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2006, 12:02:02 AM »
That is amazing.  The craftsman who made that has way too much time on his hands.  (Just jealous - I can't begin to make things like that  :P)

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Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2006, 12:11:27 AM »
I would be worried about it getting lost.  Especially the ammo.  How would you be able to insert the rounds?

It's a good thing it's a revolver.  Disassembly and reassembly for a pistol would be pretty tough.

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Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2006, 12:27:41 AM »
Here's your CCW and how not to lose it LOL!


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Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2006, 02:17:30 AM »
I wonder if anyone in the U.S. stocks them and how much they would cost?

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Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2006, 03:42:33 PM »
Jimmy - I'd hazard a guess that it would be many $1,000's - it is watchmaker's skills and I expect each screw even is hand made.

As to availability - no idea - but it is one of those things I expect where some inquiries and a fat bank balance would yield results!! ;)
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Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2006, 08:46:10 PM »
Chris:

I think your "watchmaker" comment is right on the mark.  That miniature jewel could only have come from Switzerland.  It takes the concept of concealed carry to an entirely new level.  It also gives new meaning to the term, "Stick it in his ear."
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Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2006, 10:39:10 AM »
It could get lost in your pocket!! :o ::)
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« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2006, 08:02:10 AM »
I like it for the curiosity factor, but I have to wonder why it was produced in the first place. I guess just because they could? Nice conversation piece though.
As to the watch correlation, some of the tiny parts used in fine mechanical watches make even these pistol parts seem large by comparison. I think that's part of what makes mechanical watches so fascinating.

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Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2006, 10:08:58 AM »
A woman could carry it concealed in the open on their belt as shown, everyone would think it was a piece of jewelry. ::) :o
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Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2006, 04:59:04 PM »
so where can I buy one, I love cute little things. when I grew up in a small town the jeweler had two even smaller that were swiss made. looked more like the Webley.

anyone know where and how much?

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Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2006, 11:18:58 PM »
pauline - welcome :)

I can but suggest you check out the site - http://swissminigun.com/home.html

I have no info on hand.
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