we've all seen miniature knives, but how about miniature guns?

harkamus

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I just came across this on youtube. They actually work. The craftsmanship must be remarkable.

Double action revolver in this vid.

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He seemed to be aiming all over the place. Even at his own head. :eek: He doesn't seem to know a whole lot about gun safety.
 
Not blanks as far as I know, but I guess they're relatively harmless for him to be so reckless/careless with it.
 
There are some really marvelous miniatures; years ago I saw a magazine layout on a "Greener" double-barrel shotgun. Fully functional as to loading , ejecting, takedown..Tiny little "shells", all the accessories including a padded case.
Amazing work.
 
I'm guessing by his poor gun safety, the poor MF'er prolly held his hand in front of it for the first shot.
 
How 'bout miniature tents...
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Years ago, apprentices in gun factories were required to turn out scaled down and functional one-time models and/or copies of existing guns as part of their final tests. I had a Mexican national come into my shop a few years back with such a model, this one made by someone in the Astra factory in Spain. This gun was a 1/4 scale model of a Colt 1911 and shot 22 shorts. I mean this little firearm was perfect in every way, right down to the magazine, slide release, grip safety, everything! I started at $500 and went up to a grand but the guy knew what he had and wouldn't sell. I still think about that little 1911 ever so often, like tonight, and wish I had it. It was a gem.
 
Old CW4 said:
Years ago, apprentices in gun factories were required to turn out scaled down and functional one-time models and/or copies of existing guns as part of their final tests. I had a Mexican national come into my shop a few years back with such a model, this one made by someone in the Astra factory in Spain. This gun was a 1/4 scale model of a Colt 1911 and shot 22 shorts. I mean this little firearm was perfect in every way, right down to the magazine, slide release, grip safety, everything! I started at $500 and went up to a grand but the guy knew what he had and wouldn't sell. I still think about that little 1911 ever so often, like tonight, and wish I had it. It was a gem.
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Nice bit of history. Thanks for that bit of trivia.:thumbup:
 
Whenever I go into shops which have those little display tents (North Face in Covent Garden is my favorite) I always pretend to the staff that I genuinely believe that these are full size tents.

It can be really difficult keeping a straight face, but its funny to see how long the gag can run!
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