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In today's life, anyone, even the wealthiest person, cannot be completely sure of their safety. A lot of bodyguards around do not always save, sometimes you still have to rely on yourself. In such a situation, a pistol can best help self-defense. At the same time, a simple modern weapons- at least banal. So rare and unusual species pistols.
In addition to their main function, they can still amuse the vanity of their owner-collector. And who will determine in a trifle formidable weapon? Although such pistols are inferior in price to the most expensive Colt Paterson No. 2, estimated at 222.25 thousand pounds, they perform their firearm functions a little worse. We will tell below about the most unusual pistols, which, by their appearance, are more reminiscent of antiques.
Pistol-ring. In our ranking, this weapon is the smallest. It is made in the form of an ornament that can be placed not only on a woman's finger, but also on a man's. Few people will guess in such a ring a formidable defender in difficult situation. The gun comes with a case and a sheath. The seven-shot weapon itself was created back in 1870 in England.
Pistol-handle. Such a weapon immediately brings back memories of spy movies. A pen that can shoot, has long been known technical means secret services, like an umbrella with a retractable needle. The pen can be carried freely into any office, such a weapon will not attract attention at business meetings. Opponents, on the other hand, will always consider a person defenseless, not expecting shooting from an ordinary subject for writing.
Pistol-lock. The shape of this weapon, created by the Americans, is painfully unexpected. Masters were able to create a masterpiece pistol. True, there are doubts about the practical possibilities of using such weapons. After all, the interlocutors will probably be alerted by the barn lock, which you will constantly twist in your hands. But such a pistol has an impressive, 38 caliber. To control the pistol-lock, which is not surprising, you can use two small keys.
Old pistol. One of the oldest pistols was created in 1775 in the Wild West. Its shape is so unusual that you can’t immediately tell what exactly it looks like. Possibly the same castle. The most interesting thing is that this weapon is still capable of firing. The masters of that time knew how to make quality things.
Bolt gun. This weapon is a kind of competitor to the pistol-handle. But if an ordinary handle is quite common, then the external screw of an awkward bolt in the hands will inevitably raise questions. In the hands of a builder, such a thing would look natural, but why would a big businessman need a bolt in the office?
Cane pistol. This weapon is also part of the spy romance. The gun, created in the form of a cane, is a classic of the genre. Professor Moriarty walked safely around the city with such an accessory. But a cane is hardly suitable for ladies, but a respectable and respectable man will have a cane just right.
Crucifix-gun. To many, the creation of such weapons will seem blasphemous. It is not clear to whom such a thought could possibly come to mind. After all, the gun is made in the form of a crucifix and has a 12 gauge. The evil irony lies in the fact that a murder weapon is enclosed in a holy form for believers. The gun seems to make fun of moral values. But hardly anyone will guess the true purpose of the cross.
Hook pistol. Such a weapon would suit some maniac. After all, the gun was created in the form of a hook. It is assumed, probably, that the maniac can finish off his victim at the end of her torture. Although such a weapon is no larger than a ring in size, it is not so easy to hide it due to its specific shape. As a result, the weapon turned out, although original, but impractical and pretentious.
Pistol-tube. This weapon is not inferior in style to anyone. Such an everyday item will easily fit in your pocket and will not arouse suspicion. To us, such a gun evokes memories of Sherlock Holmes, a warm blanket and a hot grog. But do not relax - in a critical situation, the baby is able to save. After all, the tube has a 22 gauge. It is not clear only whether it is possible to smoke such a pipe. Probably not worth the risk though.
Pistol lighter. This weapon is an excellent pair to the previous one. It is just as practical and can accompany the smoker. And again, it is not clear whether the gun can be used like a regular lighter. But even if not, such a little thing will look nice as an accessory. Outwardly, she looks quite stylish, but the owner also knows about her true capabilities.
Pistol key. Such a key seems to have come from fairy tale about Pinocchio. In fact, this is a weighty 22-caliber pistol. Yes, it is extremely inconvenient to use it in everyday life, but it is able, if not to protect the owner, then to please collectors. Apparently the one who created such a weapon was an aesthete. The master was bored with making banal weapons, he decided to turn them into works of art.
Pistol-watch It will be inconvenient to shoot from such a weapon, but it is very comfortable to use it in ordinary life. The antique look of the watch will emphasize the status of the owner, and combining them with weapons symbolizes the transience of all life. Such a rare model is old. And even if she only has 0.3 caliber, they won’t be able to kill, but they will please with their performance.
The designers of handguns in all ages faced the task of making it as convenient and effective as possible. True, gunsmiths quite often understood both of these qualities in a very peculiar way. In pursuit of originality, they sometimes produced rather strange examples. Often the only thing they had in common with the rest of the pistols was, in fact, the ability to fire a bullet at the enemy. However, they did not always succeed in this task.
Below you can see both frankly unsuccessful experiments that appeared at the dawn of the development of pistols, and real masterpieces that glorified the names of their creators.
Pistol with a blade
The first samples of hand firearms were not reliable. This fully applied to both rifles and pistols. The flints wore down, the wicks dampened, complex wheel locks at the most crucial moment turned out to be jammed due to dirt that got into the mechanism. Therefore, gunsmiths did not immediately begin to consider the pistol as a completely independent weapon. Until the 19th century, masters strove to combine the usual cold and “newfangled” in one object. firearms. This is how knife pistols, sword pistols, ax pistols, and so on appeared ... Pistol mechanisms were even attached to the tips of protazans or spears! And some of the originals were equipped with barrels and a shelf for gunpowder cutlery!
It is not difficult to guess that the effect in most cases turned out to be exactly the opposite of what was intended. The resulting hybrids could neither be properly fenced (because of the shifted balance, which also depended on whether the pistol was loaded or not), nor shoot from them (the mechanism was extremely susceptible to damage or contamination). There is nothing to say about aiming. Nevertheless, these samples were in considerable demand, but the farther, the more - as luxury items or collectibles, and not as military weapon. The combination weapon was never mass-produced, each knife-pistol was a piece work.
Shooting Shield
Another option for the development of the same idea of combining the qualities of edged and firearms was shields equipped with a shooting mechanism. In the inventory of the Tower of London for 1542, there is a mention of "steel shields with small cannons." It is known that there were at least a few dozen of them, which indicates an attempt series production. However, ten copies that have survived to this day have some significant differences. The shields themselves are round and made of wood. Some are additionally covered with faceted steel plates. A German who described an English curiosity in the middle of the 17th century claimed that the steel was polished so as to "dazzle the enemy with the reflected brilliance of the Sun." There was a barred hole in the upper part of the shield so that the shooter could see the enemy.
The mechanism causes sincere admiration for the talent of a medieval master. Surprisingly, the firing shield was loaded from the breech! A separate tube (chamber) containing a charge was inserted into the barrel. Then it was fixed using a special 1)-shaped part. Gunpowder was ignited, apparently, with the help of a wick. Alas, no evidence has been preserved of how these amazing devices were used in real combat. And were they used at all?
Tromblon
This pistol looks like a detail from an illustration from a children's book about pirates. Nevertheless, this is an absolutely real type of weapon, which has been quite actively used for about three centuries. He did not have any specific standards, and even called them differently - blunderbusses, trombones, trombones, trabuco. Because of this, it is difficult to draw a line between gun tromblons and pistol tromblons - the difference was only in size. Home distinctive feature there was a wide bell at the end of the trunk. Thanks to this detail, the tromblon could be charged, firstly, very quickly, and secondly, in literally- whatever. Bullets, buckshot, just chopped lead - absolutely everything was fine.
In the 16th century, when tromblons appeared, it was believed that the bell increased the dispersion of buckshot and, accordingly, the area of \u200b\u200bdestruction. Alas, physics refutes this. To achieve this effect, you need to make the entire barrel in the form of a uniformly expanding cone. Because of their ease of use, tromblons were very popular with pirates and smugglers. Because of this, Spanish sea robbers were often called trabukers. In general, in the fleet, tromblons were the weapon of choice for boarding parties, who did not care about aiming accuracy, since they had to shoot almost at close range. Because of this, the tromblon got another name - "boarding gun".
"Duck foot"
When pistols finally came into common use, the gunsmiths faced new task- multitasking. Her decision was approached in different ways. The most obvious (and technically possible at that time) solution was a multi-barrel design. However, its implementation was approached very differently. In the 17th century, it was implemented original idea place the trunks not close to each other, but like a fan. The resulting strange design was called the "duck foot". It was possible to forget about accuracy when using such a pistol, but, given the generally low accuracy of early hand weapons, this suited many. But the "duck foot" was terrible weapon against the crowd. One person with a single shot could hit several targets at a fair distance from each other. They say that's why the "duck's foot" was loved by naval officers. Holding such a monster in hand, it was easy to calm down the brewing sailor riot - after all, no one, including the shooter, could predict who the charges would fly into. For the same reason, similar weapons were used by prison guards. The number of barrels could be very different - from three to six and even nine! However, the more charges the deadly "fan" released, the more difficult it was to manage it. Nevertheless, "legs" of various configurations existed until the 20th century!
"Harmonica" Jarre
A French inventor named Jarre patented his own version of a multi-shot pistol in the early 1860s. He realized the idea of a horizontal block of chambers - one might say, a revolving drum deployed in a line. With each shot, this part shifted to the right, feeding a new charge into the barrel. Since the chamber block outwardly strongly resembled a harmonica, the design was named as such - “ Harmonica Pistol Jarre". The design was quite well thought out - there were manual extractors for extracting cartridge cases and clips for quickly equipping the pistol with cartridges. Blocks of chambers were made for 6, 8 and 10 charges. The pistol used 9 mm hairpin cartridges.
Soon Jarre released a modification of his pistol, where not chambers were combined into a moving block, but whole rifled barrels. The length of the trunks was only 54 mm. This model was loaded with 7 mm cartridges. The receiver blocks had either 6 or 10 barrels. Gaining popularity with the invention of Jarre, for obvious reasons, did not work. First, "Harmonica" was focused on the hairpin cartridge, which soon gave way to circular and rimfire cartridges. Secondly, the block of chambers, or barrels, greatly shifted the center of gravity and made it difficult to aim. For the same reason, the Harmonica was rather bulky, much inferior to revolvers.
Revolver-knuckles-dagger "Apash"
Around this weapon, controversy is still raging over who used it. The most popular ominous romantic version says that this item was the favorite weapon of the Parisian robbers, who called themselves "apaches" after the bloodthirsty American Indians. From them, the allegedly miniature revolver, equipped with a 9-centimeter blade and brass knuckle rings for fingers, got its name. Another version is more pragmatic and says that, on the contrary, it was a weapon of self-defense for wealthy Parisians who were afraid of those very “apaches”. It is more like the truth, given that almost all surviving samples of the mini-revolver are quite elegantly decorated with gilding and engraving.
"Apache" was patented in 1869 by the Belgian gunsmith Dolne from Liege. The design is a so-called "pepper pot" - there is no trunk, its role is played by elongated chambers. The revolver was equipped with six 7 mm hairpin cartridges. A narrow dagger blade and a brass knuckle handle were attached to the frame on hinges. When folded, "Apash" was only 110 mm long (unfolded - 200 mm), and weighed 385 grams. The revolver, indeed, could serve its owner in good stead in a dark Parisian gateway, but was not distinguished by reliability. For example, as a rule, a cartridge was not put into the chamber opposite the striker in order to avoid an accidental shot in the pocket.
Device TKB-506
In 1953, the famous Soviet gunsmith Igor Stechkin created a special cartridge SP-2, which worked on the "principle of cutting off powder gases." This meant that the shot was devoid of flame and almost completely sound. Learning about promising development, the KGB leadership instructed the engineer to create a personal concealed weapon for Soviet agents. Soon Stechkin presented two samples of a shooting cigarette case. More precisely, a three-barreled pistol based on the SP-2 cartridge, disguised as a cigarette case. Each barrel was charged separately and had its own percussion mechanism. The first sample still had a more or less traditional trigger(hidden in a through "window"). In the TKB-506A model, the idea was brought to perfection - the shot was fired by pressing a button that looked like a regular cigarette case latch.
The shot was almost silent - with a slight click. Cartridge caliber 7.62 mm with initial speed at 170-180 m / s from five meters punched four inch dry pine boards and stuck in the fifth or stitched a thick book right through. The spread of hits at a distance of 15 meters was only a few centimeters. Equipped with three cartridges, a "cigarette case" measuring 108x74x19 mm weighed 0.465 kg. The security officers accepted the invention with gratitude and even promised to present Stechkin for the "shooting cigarette case" to the order. However, for some reason they didn't.
SPP-1
When Soviet gunsmiths were tasked in the late 1960s with the task of developing a pistol for combat swimmers, they had to return to the idea of multi-barrel designs a hundred years ago. Otherwise, it was not possible to create a multiply charged weapon capable of firing underwater. However, now, unlike the old "pepper pots" and "duck feet", shots were fired in turn from four barrels. At the same time, it was not the barrel unit that rotated, but the firing pin, which successively hit the cartridge primers in different trunks.
Special arrow-shaped cartridges had to be developed from scratch, since traditional ammunition in conditions high density environments (800 times denser than air), and even with a barrel filled with water, were no good. As a result, already in March 1971, the “Special Underwater Pistol” was put into service, and in 1979 it was modernized (the descent system was improved). The weapon, equipped with special clips of four rounds of 4.5 mm caliber, allows for aimed shooting at a distance of 6 to 17 meters, depending on the depth. However, in any case, the firing distance is greater than the line-of-sight range at the corresponding depth. In air, a bullet from SPP-1 flies about 20 meters at an initial speed of 250 m/s. The gun itself is almost entirely made of stainless steel and weighs about one kilogram.
TP-82
This strange hybrid of a pistol and a hunting rifle was developed by Tula engineers at the personal request of cosmonaut Alexei Leonov. Having experience of an emergency landing in the taiga during the return to Earth of the Voskhod-2 crew, Leonov was convinced in practice that a regular PM is absolutely useless in the taiga. When the astronauts were attacked by a bear, they could only shoot into the air to scare away the beast. By 1982, a specific three-barreled pistol was developed, which should help in any situation. Their two smooth-bore and one rifled barrels can be fired with three types of ammunition - bullets (caliber 5.45 mm), shot (20 grams of shot No. 3) and signal lighting cartridges. The latter are necessary in order to indicate your location. With the help of shot cartridges, astronauts have the opportunity to get their livelihood by hunting, and bullets are intended for extreme cases - they can kill a large animal weighing up to 200 kg or seriously injure a more dangerous predator.
TP-82 is equipped with a removable butt, which is a machete knife in a hard case. They can lay a trail, harvest firewood or dig the ground. The design of the pistol is such that it excludes the possibility of accidental shots when falling or hitting, or shooting with the barrels unlocked. Tests have shown that TP-82 does not lose its qualities under the influence of overloads or space flight conditions.
Glock 17
At first glance, there is absolutely nothing unusual about this pistol. This is true, if you do not know that most of its parts are not made of metal, but of plastic! However, those who know this endow the gun with the most incredible properties. A very popular myth, supported by cinema, is that the Glock 17 is not detected by metal detectors at airports. This is completely absurd, since out of 625 grams of the mass of a pistol not equipped with a “magazine”, about 400 are accounted for by those metal parts that are still in it. But the fact that the Glock 17 can shoot underwater is pure truth. True, only at a depth of up to three meters and provided that a special drummer is installed in it, which ensures the operation of the primer. At a depth of one meter, the effective shooting distance is about two meters. In this case, the barrel does not really break, and the sound of a shot is not heard.
In today's troubled world, even the life of the wealthiest person cannot be safe. Of course, it's good to have a crowd of bodyguards around, but sometimes it's better to rely on yourself. A pistol, of course, can contribute well to self-defense, but an ordinary modern pistol is so boring, but a rare one, in addition to its main function, is able to amuse the pride of any collector. Especially if this gun looks very unusual.
By the way, do you know how much the most expensive revolver in the world cost? How do you like the price of 222.250 pounds, isn't it impressive? It was a Colt Paterson deluxe weapon number 2. Pistols from our top, of course, are inferior in price to the record holder, but with their unusualness they can surpass him in many ways.
1. In the first place we have the smallest pistol, made in the form of a ring. Such a cute ring may well decorate both a man's and a lady's finger, and will protect you in an unforeseen situation. Case and case included. The 7-charger itself was made in 1870 in England.
2. In second place is a gun that evokes memories of spy movies. Still, a pistol-handle is a topic that has long been beaten, just like umbrellas with retractable needles. But it is convenient to bring it to any office, to business meetings and in any situation, always carry it with you. And after all, opponents will certainly consider you defenseless.
3. Closes the top three American masterpiece, made in the form of a castle. True, such a model is not practical, most likely, your interlocutors will be alerted by the barn lock, which you will carelessly twirl in your hands. But the caliber is original and impressive, as much as the 38th. A similar miracle of technology is controlled by two small keys.
4. This place was the oldest gun. Its origin is rooted in the Wild West and dates back to 1775. Its shape is very unusual, you can’t even tell right away what it looks like. Perhaps, too, on a kind of castle. And just imagine, such a toy still works! People know how to do it!
5. And here we have a competitor of a pistol-handle. And, apparently, he lost to him only due to the popularity of ordinary pens, because in size it is about the same, but in appearance its purpose may raise questions. Since the weapon is made in the form of a bolt. Well, you see, why does a businessman need a bolt, unless, of course, he is the head of a construction company.
6. Another nod to spy romance. The cane pistol is also an unshakable classic. A cute accessory from Professor Moriarty for safe walks around the city. Unless it is very suitable for ladies, but if you are a presentable and respectable man, you can try the cane in action.
7. And this gun is blasphemy in its own way. It is not clear to whom in general such an idea could come to mind. This weapon is made in the form of a crucifix and has a 12 gauge. The murder weapon, dressed in a holy form for believers, is like a mockery of moral values, but few will be able to guess the true purpose of this cross.
8. The real weapon of a born maniac takes 8th place. This is not just a gun, but also a hook in one bottle, so you can not only kill, but also torture. The size is no larger than the ring, but it is inconvenient to hide it. In my opinion, too pretentious and impractical, but original.
9. The gun-tube is stylish and impressive. The little thing will easily fit in your pocket and cause almost no questions. Brings back romantic memories of Sherlock Holmes, a warm blanket and a rocking chair. But it will prove itself worthy in a critical situation, because this kid has a 22-gauge.
10. Closes the top ten no less practical than the previous one, a lighter pistol. Also suitable for any smoker. True, history is silent about whether it is possible to use this accessory as a simple lighter, but even if not, it is quite possible to just show off such a little thing. After all, it looks like a very good lighter, even if you forget about its main purpose.
11. This gun seemed to have descended from the pages of a children's fairy tale about Pinocchio. Such a big weighty key 22-gauge. In everyday life, of course, it is not practical, but it is able to please collectors. Apparently, the creator was an aesthete, making a work of art, and not a banal weapon.
12. And in last place is a very unusual and easy-to-use pistol watch. It symbolizes the transience of our life, emphasizes your status with its old look, because it's so nice to show off with a pocket watch. And besides all this, it is the rarest vintage model of 0.3 caliber. They will not kill, but how they are executed!
AT modern world no one can feel completely safe - neither the poor nor the rich. Sometimes, even hefty bodyguards are useless, and most often you have to rely only on yourself. Therefore, the gun - as a means of self-defense, is very popular. But a person is a vain creature and a traditional weapon seems too banal to him, so original and rare types of pistols have become common.
1. Ring gun- the smallest firearm among all collected in this TOP. It is a decoration that is designed for both a thin female finger and a male one. It is almost impossible to guess that a simple decoration on the hand can become a reliable defender in a dangerous situation. The weapon is sold complete with a case. The gun has seven rounds! And such a weapon was created in England in 1870.
2. Pen gun- evokes associations with spy films. A writing instrument, which, if necessary, can shoot, has long been in service with many special services (however, like umbrellas with a retractable needle). With such a pistol, you can go to any business meeting or office - it will not attract unnecessary attention to itself.
3. Pistol lock the Americans came up with. An unexpected shape for a weapon, isn't it? This is a real masterpiece, but, from the point of view of practicality, the invention is not entirely successful. After all, it is unlikely that a potential enemy will go unnoticed by a barn lock in the hands of the alleged victim. By the way, this pistol is already 38 caliber, and it is controlled by a pair of tiny keys.
4. Antique pistol- was created in the Wild West in 1775. And its shape is so incomprehensible that it either resembles the same castle, or something else. But this is not important, the important thing is that the weapon is still working in good condition! They knew how to do really high-quality things in those days.
5. Bolt gun- the closest competitor to the pistol grip. And if you don’t surprise anyone with a shooting pen, then an awkward gunshot bolt is a real curiosity. It will be all the more strange for a respectable businessman to look with such an object in his hands (almost like with a pistol-lock).
6. Cane gun- also comes from a spy saga. This is a classic of the spy genre - a cane that turns into a gun. With such another, Professor Moriarty felt completely safe. Of course, such an accessory is unlikely to suit a lady, but for a business person it is quite.
7. Crucifix-gun- yes, there is even a weapon that, according to many, looks blasphemous. It is not clear how a person could come up with such a thing, but the fact remains. A 12 gauge pistol is against all moral values. Although, you see, it is extremely difficult to suspect a weapon in an ordinary cross.
8. Hook gun- resembles a murder weapon for some maniac. Weapons were created, probably with the expectation that the victim could not only be shot, but also preliminarily tortured. The weapon is quite miniature - the size of a ring, but due to its specific shape, simply putting it in your pocket will not work. Therefore, the gun is certainly original, but impractical.
9. Pipe gun- a very stylish means of self-defense, or crime. Such an ordinary item cannot arouse any suspicion and easily fits in a jacket pocket. But despite the compactness, the weapon is quite formidable - 22 caliber. I wonder if you can smoke such a pipe?
10. Lighter gun- a good addition to the pipe gun, don't you think? The weapon is very well disguised, a smoker with such a gun can feel quite confident. But, again, it is not clear: how does the lighter object work? Although, even if not, it is not forbidden to wear accessories.
11. Key gun- just like a golden key from famous fairy tale about the wooden boy long nose. In the modern world, secret doors are not opened to them, but they can easily take their lives, because the “key” is 22 gauge. Although such a weapon is not at the highest level in terms of practicality, but collectors will certainly be crazy about it. Probably the author of such a masterpiece was a true aesthete, and exchanged practicality for an attractive appearance products.
12. Gun watch- allow you to make not the most well-aimed shots, but will be very useful in Everyday life. Watches of an old look and are able to emphasize the high status of their owner. In combination with weapons, they show how short, in fact, human life. It is impossible to kill with such a rare weapon (it is 0.3 caliber), but, of course, it is worth admiring the craftsmanship.
