Ever see a pistol like this?

AKsRul.e · February 24, 2012, 02:19 PM

Probably not.
It's an antique Pinfire ring pistol

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Dino. · February 24, 2012, 02:31 PM

I've seen it on the "Guns of the World" program.
Interesting piece.

Slowhand · February 25, 2012, 11:45 AM

http://elsiepeaforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16312.0

Ever hear of a Dyson LePitt? or a Femme Fatale?

Have a look there's two pages on variations of ring pistols. They can be had but they're not cheap.

TheNocturnus · February 25, 2012, 11:46 AM

Yeah, I saw one on "Storage Hunters".

Double Naught Spy · February 25, 2012, 01:12 PM

Just try wearing one of those and not breaking the safety rules, LOL!

Nifty, but I am surprised they aren't better decorated to hide the chambers.

Pahoo · February 25, 2012, 03:19 PM

As a matter of fact, I did see three of these about two weeks ago at a local gun show. They were antiques but the dealer who had them, is in the process of manufacturing them, or so he said. Seems that there is a lot involved with legally making and marketing them. Did not pay all that much attention but I believe the ones I saw, were M/L's. up until a few weeks back, was not aware that they existed.. ...

Be Safe !!!

Standing Wolf · February 25, 2012, 09:35 PM

Halt, or I'll scratch you! Cute, but not quite enough caliber.

egor20 · February 25, 2012, 09:39 PM

Glad I never gave that to my wife on our wedding day,

Walklightly · February 26, 2012, 03:18 AM

As in that video, he never showed how it was loaded, but it looks like you un-screw the front screw out provided in the box to remove the cylinder to load.

Nakanokalronin · February 27, 2012, 12:47 AM

I have a book of odd guns and you'd be surprised at what type have been made. Tobacco pipe, belt buckle, Zippo, a glove that when you punched someone it shot them too

, etc...

farmerboy · February 27, 2012, 01:33 AM

Bet it would be hard to qualify with.

**Mike Irwin** · February 27, 2012, 06:58 AM

Those glove guns were developed during World War II for Seabees working on formerly Japanese occupied islands in the Pacific.

Theory was that if a Japanese soldier tried to get up onto the equipment that the Seabee was operating, he'd land a punch and the mechanism would fire a .38 Smith & Wesson round into the enemy.

In theory, great. In practice, not so much. Too bulky. It was easier just to assign a couple of armed guards.

willr · February 27, 2012, 02:23 PM

Years ago, I saw a Sherlock Holmes movie that had an umbrella with a pistol as a handle. To shoot, you pointed the umbrella at the target.

willr

Win73 · February 27, 2012, 10:15 PM

There are also cane guns and pen guns.

February 24, 2012, 02:19 PM	#1
AKsRul.e Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 234	Ever see a pistol like this? Probably not. It's an antique Pinfire ring pistol If you love all kinds of guns this Auction catalog is a must see!! http://jamesdjulia.com/firearms.asp#auctions Everything from NFA weapons to Antique Militaria - all for sale. .

February 25, 2012, 11:45 AM	#3
Slowhand Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 263	A Bit More Information on the Ring Gun http://elsiepeaforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=16312.0 Ever hear of a Dyson LePitt? or a Femme Fatale? Have a look there's two pages on variations of ring pistols. They can be had but they're not cheap.

February 25, 2012, 11:46 AM	#4
TheNocturnus Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,097	Yeah, I saw one on "Storage Hunters". __________________ My EDC: Gun Wallet Brain (Use this one the most)

February 25, 2012, 01:12 PM	#5
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	Just try wearing one of those and not breaking the safety rules, LOL! Nifty, but I am surprised they aren't better decorated to hide the chambers. __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

February 25, 2012, 03:19 PM	#6
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Yes and more than one !! As a matter of fact, I did see three of these about two weeks ago at a local gun show. They were antiques but the dealer who had them, is in the process of manufacturing them, or so he said. Seems that there is a lot involved with legally making and marketing them. Did not pay all that much attention but I believe the ones I saw, were M/L's. up until a few weeks back, was not aware that they existed.. ... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

February 24, 2012, 02:31 PM	#2
Dino. Junior member Join Date: November 2, 2006 Posts: 908	I've seen it on the "Guns of the World" program. Interesting piece.

February 25, 2012, 09:35 PM	#7
Standing Wolf Member in memoriam Join Date: April 26, 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,649	Halt, or I'll scratch you! Cute, but not quite enough caliber. __________________ No tyrant should ever be allowed to die of natural causes.

February 25, 2012, 09:39 PM	#8
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,824	Glad I never gave that to my wife on our wedding day, __________________ Chief stall mucker and grain chef Country don't mean dumb. Steven King. The Stand

February 26, 2012, 03:18 AM	#9
Walklightly Junior member Join Date: September 28, 2011 Posts: 985	As in that video, he never showed how it was loaded, but it looks like you un-screw the front screw out provided in the box to remove the cylinder to load.

February 27, 2012, 12:47 AM	#10
Nakanokalronin Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2006 Posts: 1,066	I have a book of odd guns and you'd be surprised at what type have been made. Tobacco pipe, belt buckle, Zippo, a glove that when you punched someone it shot them too, etc...

February 27, 2012, 01:33 AM	#11
farmerboy Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,343	Bet it would be hard to qualify with.

February 27, 2012, 06:58 AM	#12
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	Those glove guns were developed during World War II for Seabees working on formerly Japanese occupied islands in the Pacific. Theory was that if a Japanese soldier tried to get up onto the equipment that the Seabee was operating, he'd land a punch and the mechanism would fire a .38 Smith & Wesson round into the enemy. In theory, great. In practice, not so much. Too bulky. It was easier just to assign a couple of armed guards. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

February 27, 2012, 02:23 PM	#13
willr Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2006 Posts: 356	Years ago, I saw a Sherlock Holmes movie that had an umbrella with a pistol as a handle. To shoot, you pointed the umbrella at the target. willr

February 27, 2012, 10:15 PM	#14
Win73 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 401	There are also cane guns and pen guns. __________________ (Luke 11:21 KJV) When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: (Luke 22:36 KJV) Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.