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Title: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: R9SCarry 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 (http://swissminigun.com/home.html)


(http://swissminigun.com/img/rev_main.jpg)


(http://swissminigun.com/img/rev_eclater.jpg)

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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!!

(http://www.acbsystems.com/boards/thr/shoot7/bud-guns-and-micro.jpg)

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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!!

(http://www.acbsystems.com/boards/thr/cb_gun2/d-and-g38-plus-mini.jpg)

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: MountainMan 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.

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: R9SCarry 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!


(http://swissminigun.com/img/ammunition.jpg)

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Then ballistics info graphs -


(http://swissminigun.com/img/bullet_drop.jpg)

(http://swissminigun.com/img/bullet_energy.jpg)

(http://swissminigun.com/img/bullet_path.jpg)

(http://swissminigun.com/img/bullet_velocity.jpg)

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: jsw4178 on January 30, 2006, 11:51:17 PM

Talking about "concealed" carry! ;D

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: sslater 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)

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: Michigunner 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.

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: R9SCarry on January 31, 2006, 12:27:41 AM

Here's your CCW and how not to lose it LOL!


(http://swissminigun.com/img/rev_jeans.jpg)

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: bigyimmy on January 31, 2006, 02:17:30 AM

I wonder if anyone in the U.S. stocks them and how much they would cost?

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: R9SCarry 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!! ;)

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: Richard S 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."

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: theirishguard on February 01, 2006, 10:39:10 AM

It could get lost in your pocket!! :o ::)
Tom

Title: I guRe: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: harrydog 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.

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: theirishguard 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
Tom

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: pauline 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?

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: R9SCarry 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.

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: pauline on July 31, 2006, 11:22:53 PM

know the site but its a dead end. no address or prices, nor where they can be ordered. I would have my gun dealer order one but no one seems to have any leads on where to get.

P/B

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: R9SCarry on July 31, 2006, 11:28:23 PM

Ahh OK - well - no fresh ideas I am afraid - unless a wide field search maybe on Google etc.

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: bigyimmy on August 01, 2006, 01:27:20 AM

Once you click the link that was given in a previous post you then can click a contact link in which you can use to get more information.

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: Richard S on August 01, 2006, 09:24:07 AM

Pauline:

Here's the contact info:

SwissMiniGun
chemin Fantaisie 2
2301 La Chaux-de-Fonds
Switzerland
Phone +41 32 913 39 60
Fax +41 32 913 39 59
info@swissminigun.com
http://www.swissminigun.com/contact.html

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: logical on February 25, 2007, 07:37:54 PM

Prices are on the site...looks like a little over $5000 plus the cost to import.  Includes 24 blanks and 24 live rounds.  Extra ammo is about $9 per round.    That's the standard version of course.  I'd have to go for the optional gold version with ebony grips so I'll need to Email for pricing.  :-/

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: Big_Kahuna on February 27, 2007, 11:28:56 AM

Prices listed on their site.

Model Nr. C1ST made in stainless steel

Miniature Revolver  in stainless steel delivered  with a leather holster, 24 live and 24 blank cartridges and a cleaning set. One year guarantee.   Swiss Francs 6’500.

Ammunition 2.34 m/m     Swiss Francs   10.-- each

Charges such as insurance, freight, postal costs, quick delivery service will be billed at cost and will depend of the country of destination.

Import taxes, if any,  from the country of destination will be at customer’s charge

That translates to the American dollar at $5,272.97 for the tiny revolver and $8.11 for each little live round!

Kinda makes shooting the big ole 50 cal. seem cheap ;)

Still gotta have one? Cute but I'll pass  ~Ferg

Title: Re: This is really - the world's smallest gun.
Post by: tequilamockingbird on March 31, 2007, 01:27:12 PM

Unfortunately, there is no way this lovely trinket could be legally imported into the United States, it could never meet the GCA '68 point requirements (formula of size, weight, and caliber), then there's that pesky requirement for "sporting purpose".