German 2mm pinfire berloques were made during the 1930s to 1950s. It is both an effective blank cartridge pistol and legitimate flare pistol, a soughtafter collector. This working miniature is designed to shoot a specially designed 2 mm cartridge not included, but still available on the collectors market or an ordinary cap. This tiny pinfire pen gun fires the little 2mm pinfire berloque caps blanks. The 2mm berloque pinfires below are part of a series of guns which will be made in limited numbers. Referred in bob ursos book the tiniest guns, 3rd edition as g4. The pinfire selling highest quality pinfire guns as berloque, xythos, maus, kits, sell 2 mm. Watch a 700year history unfold, from the medieval handgonne to todays technologically advanced assault weapons. Pinfire was the most common type of ammunition for handguns in europe in the years roughly 18601890, about the same time the rimfire was in use in the u. If needed, simply click the berloque option again from the left hand menu and.
This article is an orphan, as no other articles link to it. The tiniest guns book for collectors of miniaturecharmpinfire pistols. Sold fisher firesure 2mm pinfire berloque single shot. Berloque xythos pinfire miniature gun pin fire accessories. Golden 2mm pinfire pistol box gold version the box includes.
The new, revised third edition has increased in size to 160 pages, and over 600 images. If you have not purchased a copy of the book the tiniest guns by bob urso, then i can recommend it as. Jul 26, 2011 jack404, i also like things like this. How do you id a pin fire pistol discussion in technical questions. All of the chapters have been expanded, and there is much new information. Click on any of the images below for more pictures information and prices. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is a collectors new old stock 2mm 24k gold plated berloque pistol and flare kit. This is a facsimile of the book of the pistol by hugh b. This set comes with a striking wooden box with 12 pieces of 2mm cartridges, 1 flare adapter and 10 flares. Description of book on 2mm pinfire and rimfire berloque pistols.
Also referred to as berloque rifles, this is an excellent example of the pfannl mahogany stock rifle as seen in bob ursos the tiniest guns book, listed as a31 p. The first preproduction model in amount of around 90120 examples was made in 1959. Dec 30, 2017 the world smallest mini pistol 2mm berloque pisole worlds smallest flare gun. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. Why is it the berloque minature pistol illegal in this country. If the link does not work, simply type in the address in your browser, or please feel free to use. If needed, simply click the berloque option again from the left hand menu and the countries will. A pistol is a type of handgun, which is a shortbarrelled projectile weapon inclusive of the revolver and the derringer. Buy 2mm pinfire blanks mini keychain berloque pinfire. Known as the smallest pistol in the world, the berloque signal set pistol features detailed engraving and enormous power. Little atom 2mm pinfire berloque pistols collectors weekly. Sort of like a case of duling pistols for angry chipmunks. The earlier guns were usually made of solid nickelsilver construction and have much thicker 116 side plates than the japanese or later austrian guns.
Germany berloques german 2mm pinfire berloques were made during the 1930s to 1950s. According to a bit of digging around on the net the following is information i found the worlds tiniest mini pistol a 2mm pinfire blank firer. The most common type of pistol in modern times is the semiautomatic pistol, while the older singleshot pistols. Please introduce links to this page from related articles. An example designated as a1 on page 6 of bob ursos book the tiniest guns second edition. A book that was intended for both the handgun collector and the avid shooter, pollard covers the fascinating history of the pistol, starting with. He specializes in reproducing historical pistols and rifles with flintlock mechanisms. I assume the xythos revolving pistol of similar desighn. A history of webley pistols and revolvers, and the development of the pistol cartridge. Jun 26, 2012 why is it the berloque minature pistol illegal in this country.
This is the rare early version marked on the left side pat. Detailed catalogs profile more than 300 firearms spanning over 700 years. Table showing comparison of ballistics of smokeless revolver cartridges and the same calibre automatic pistol loads vii. The berloque is available at it fires firework like flares. An illustrated history charts the evolution of the gun, from the pistol and rifle, to the machine gun and revolver. The first edition of the tiniest guns was put together with the help of many collectors to fill a need for information on 2mm pinfire, rimfire and berloque pistols. Miniature pistol kolibri in 1914, the austrian franz pfannl presented to the world his new invention. This finely crafted nickel plated pistol is as much a piece of fine jewelry as it is a powerful miniature weapon. Whats the current value of this miniature antique pistol. This collectors box includes a silver single shot 2mm berloque pinfire gun with key chain, 1 flare adapter, 1 push rod, 10 multicolor flares, and a dozen blanks. According to a bit of digging around on the net the following is information i found the worlds tiniest minipistol a 2mm pinfire blank firer.
As you may guess, almost all popular 2 mm pinfire guns were invented in austria. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. We at the illinois council against handgun violence created the gun violence history book. Made since 1905, this 4 cm miniature is one of the smallest. It can also launch flares with the flare adapter screwed on. Presented in a tin display case with pistol, extractor rod, flare adaptor, 12 pinfire blanks and 10 flares. As with many of the earliest guns, the barrel pivot is a screw rather than a rivet. There is also a brace of antique berloque type pistols with pearl handles in a factory box.
Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. If the link does not work, simply type in the address in your browser, or please feel free to use the contact page to request more information. Berloque xythos pinfire 2mm pin fire berloque xythos. Written from a british perspective, this book is a complete treatise on the handgun and its uses. A pistol is a type of handgun, the most common types of which today are the semiautomatic pistol and the derringer. The lefthand menu will display the country of origin for berloque pistols, but may not initially display those austria, germany, japan options when opening this page. The german military pistols 19041930 1990, culver city usa, edition michael zomber compagny format. The berloque pistols category consists of 2mm miniature singleshot guns, mostly massproduced antiques, and are of a similar styledesign small pistols of similar a shapelook as well as part of one of the makers company names, which still produces flare kits berloques today in austria.
This is a 2mm pinfire single shot pistol referred to as u2b, the fisher firesure in bob ursos book, the tiniest guns, third edition. Unfollow pinfire gun to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The original berloque pistol built by werkstatte gobharter in austria. It has a pushbutton break top barrel, and can also launch flares with the flare adapter screwed on. I have one of the little austrian revolvers made in the last 20 years or so. And after all is this wonder of precision engineering simultaneously an effective warning shot pistol and an adequate. Unfollow berloque pistol to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Singleshot pistols are now less common and used primarily for hunting, while fully automatic. Vintagemisc diane, here are some of my 2mm little atom square butt berloque pistols. The smallest pistol in the world, the original berloque pistol is a wonder of precision engineering. This book, illustrated with 180 photographs and diagrams, looks at early weapons, then brings readers up to date with the arms that have shaped the conflicts of. New listing miniature pfannl berloque toy pistol 2 mm pinfire austria derringer gun. Elg in an oval is belgian, not austrian, no matter what a book says.
The illinois council against handgun violence an organization. Why is it the berloque minature pistol illegal in this. Every day a new page of gun violence history is written. May 09, 2014 this is a facsimile of the book of the pistol by hugh b. This is a collectors new old stock 2mm silver berloque pistol and flare kit. It is a collectable toynoveltyminiature capblank gun not regulated as a firearm, by the batf, and therefore can be bought and sold by anyone 18 years or older.
The 6 shot cylinder cycles with each pull of the trigger. How do you id a pin fire pistol the firearms forum. Click on any of the images below for more pictures information and prices to find out how to order a gun, click here. None of the german guns use the combination breechblock, barrel tension spring found on other countries guns. Published in conjunction with the smithsonian institution, firearms. Antique miniature pinfire berloque pistol fob no res a lovely german nickelplated maus gun fob charm. The smallest pistol in the world at only 1 58 long. With virtual tours detailing the most intricate details of key weaponry and photographic features on the worlds iconic gun. High quality pistol features a precision barrel bolting system. The xythos is the worlds smallest 2mm pinfire revolver.
New listing miniature pfannl berloque toy pistol 2 mm. Berloque pistols are listed by their country of origin austria, germany, japan. Their history and development by gordon bruce isbn. In4 22 x 28 cm, broche, 88 pages, ouvrage en anglais english book abondamment. Great for fun or as an emergency flare for your camping gear. The world smallest mini pistol 2mm berloque pisole worlds smallest flare gun. On the first picture, you can see the earliest of the berloque pistol designs, which corresponds to the diagram in franz pfannls patent of july 24, 1899. Names of the principal parts of a flintlock pistol viii. Save pinfire pistol to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Jul 21, 2012 well, elg in an oval is belgian, not austrian, no matter what a book says. Mar, 20 green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration. Presented in a tin display case with pistol, extractor rod, flare adaptor, 12.
The trigger works, the pins work and there are lovely drawings of a deer on one side and a rabbit on the other. Berloque signal set pistol miniature army touch of modern. Affectionately the manufacture crate contains the berloque pistol alternatively in nickel version or in the 24carat genuine gold plated version. Tschech, the creator, was inspired by the legendary colt python. The illustrated history of pistols, revolvers and submachine guns.