Swiss mini gun
| 2.34mm rimfire | ||||||||||||||||
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| Type | Miniature revolver | |||||||||||||||
| Place of origin | Switzerland | |||||||||||||||
| Production history | ||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturer | SwissMiniGun | |||||||||||||||
| Specifications | ||||||||||||||||
| Case type | Rimfire | |||||||||||||||
| Base diameter | 2.34 mm (0.092 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Rim diameter | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Case length | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Overall length | 9.133 mm (0.3596 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Ballistic performance | ||||||||||||||||
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| Sources: SwissMiniGun Ammunition Page
The original source contradicts itself about the ballistic performance of this cartridge. | ||||||||||||||||
The Swiss mini gun, produced in Switzerland by SwissMiniGun, is considered the world's smallest working revolver. It is 5.5 centimetres (2.2 in) long, 3.5 centimetres (1.4 in) tall, 1 centimetre (0.39 in) wide, and weighs 19.8 grams (0.70 oz). The ammunition is 2.34 mm rimfire, also produced by SwissMiniGun. There is a key ring holster that comes with the gun when it is bought and can be clipped to a belt loop. Many countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, forbid the importation of the Swiss mini gun due to how easy it is to conceal.[1]
SwissMiniGun is recognized by Guinness World Records as making the world's smallest working revolver, their model C1ST. It is a double-action revolver and has all the same features as are found on normal-sized revolvers. The manufacturer's website claims that it was manufactured using techniques from the Swiss watch and jewelry industries.[2]
References
- ^ "SwissMiniGun". Archived from the original on March 14, 2011. Retrieved December 26, 2014.
- ^ "Guinness World Record". Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved December 26, 2014.
