{"id":6929,"date":"2025-01-07T08:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T06:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/?p=6929"},"modified":"2025-01-26T20:48:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-26T18:48:54","slug":"miniature-weapons-for-collecting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/uk\/miniature-weapons-for-collecting\/","title":{"rendered":"Miniature Weapons for Sale: A Collecting Market Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-45c5f35\" data-block-id=\"45c5f35\"><style>.stk-45c5f35 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-45c5f35-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-08b6da1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"08b6da1\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-08b6da1 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-08b6da1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-08b6da1-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a371e53\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a371e53\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a371e53 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(39.900000000000006% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a371e53-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a371e53-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/uk\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/collecting-fine-works-miniature-weapon.png\" alt=\"Collecting Fine Works Miniature Weapon\" class=\"wp-image-6933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/collecting-fine-works-miniature-weapon.png 720w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/collecting-fine-works-miniature-weapon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/collecting-fine-works-miniature-weapon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/collecting-fine-works-miniature-weapon-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/collecting-fine-works-miniature-weapon-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/collecting-fine-works-miniature-weapon-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9c26d60\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9c26d60\"><style>.stk-9c26d60 {align-self:center !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9c26d60 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(40.1% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9c26d60-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9c26d60-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Collecting fine works of art has traditionally been an activity pursued by wealthy and respectable people. Since only a limited number of these pieces are produced, their prices continuously rise, often at a rate that outpaces inflation. Today, however, art collecting is not exclusive to nobility; it has become a hobby for anyone who appreciates art and can afford it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-644466d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"644466d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-644466d {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-644466d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-644466d-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-palette-color-5-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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stk-block stk-f315d20 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f315d20\"><style>.stk-f315d20-container{padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f315d20-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f315d20-inner-blocks\">\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-a8daee8\" data-block-id=\"a8daee8\"><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title\"><\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#what-is-a-miniature-arm\">What is a Miniature Arm?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-size-does-matter\">The Size Does Matter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#lets-look-at-miniature-arms-closely\">Let\u2019s Look at Miniature Arms Closely<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-smallest-pistol-in-the-world\">The Smallest Pistol in the World<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#golden-derringer-scale-1-6\">Golden Derringer (scale 1:6)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#about-the-author\">\u041f\u0440\u043e \u0430\u0432\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0430<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ebb1375\" data-block-id=\"ebb1375\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ebb1375-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ff89270\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ff89270\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ff89270 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20.099999999999994% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ff89270-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ff89270-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5928436\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5928436\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5928436 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(59.9% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5928436-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5928436-inner-blocks\">\n<p>Miniature arms occupy a special place among such artifacts. These \u201ctoys\u201d are especially attractive for men, who are always warriors deep inside. They combine glamour, the fascination with tiny-size items, the beauty of art, and the feel of danger\u2014a very unusual cocktail of emotions! In addition to that, there is one more advantage: space economy. You don\u2019t need a special room to store and demonstrate your collection; it can easily be hidden in one case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3590058\" id=\"what-is-a-miniature-arm\" data-block-id=\"3590058\"><style>.stk-3590058 {margin-bottom:15px !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">What is a Miniature Arm?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, this concept includes all kinds of cold steel arms (swords, rapiers, dirks) and firearms (from cannons to pistols). But today, the most popular has obtained the second group, probably because of its more complicated arrangement and more impressive effect. You can\u2019t do much with a tiny sword, but a little pistol still can make really loud and destroying shots \u2013 so it\u2019s not just an object for domestic collection but also a way to have fun. That\u2019s why people all over the world make, buy, and collect such things with real pleasure. So, in this article, we will review miniature arms that shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first little guns were made in the 15th century. At that time, only a few masters existed who could cope with such a difficult task: to create a tiny mechanism that works as a real one. It demands hundreds of hours, high craftsman skills, patience, accuracy, and attention. That\u2019s why we don\u2019t have many antique items of this kind. Today, more people are trying to be themselves in this sphere. Some of them make it their main profession, like Canadian master David Kucer (he has dedicated to miniatures for almost 70 years of his life). Other craftsmen make miniature guns only for their own collections or to make some extra money on the side. However, demand in this market is still greater than supply. Well-known and honored masters sometimes have a queue for a few years \u2013 to buy their works that still are not finished. The prices in these conditions are defined primarily by makers and sellers. Usually, they start at $500, but in some cases, they can reach even $ 50,000, depending on the quality and rarity of the item. By the way, if you can\u2019t wait for the master to finish your order, the same thing from the reseller will cost you twice as much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking about mini arms, we should note the difference between the terms \u201cmodel\u201d and \u201cminiature.\u201d The first word means a little replica that doesn\u2019t perform all the functions of its full-size original. A miniature, firstly, is made from the same materials as its prototype, and the same technologies were used to make it. The main feature is that it copies not only appearance but also an inside mechanism. So, if you charge it with a cartridge of an appropriate caliber, it will fire. There are several manufacturers of cartridges for small-size arms. Usually, they produce blanks, but sometimes, this ammunition can be equipped with real steel or lead bullets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e6c8158\" id=\"the-size-does-matter\" data-block-id=\"e6c8158\"><style>.stk-e6c8158 {margin-bottom:15px !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">The Size Does Matter<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How small a miniature should be? Classic standards say that it has to be so small that it can\u2019t be used in the correct firing position, even by a child. A typical miniature is made in 1\/3 scale. The reason is simple: this size is small enough to be called \u201cmini,\u201d but when you decrease a complicated gun mechanism to this rate, it is still possible to repeat all details with accuracy. For this reason, some collectors don\u2019t consider guns in \u00bd scale to be real miniatures: they don\u2019t demand so much skill and effort from their creators. Actually, every step on a decreasing scale makes gun production much more difficult. The main value of such things depends on the level of workmanship, so a simple construction that consists of few details is not very interesting and highly valued when it is made in large size. If you compare, for example, the prices of a one-shot Derringer and a Thompson submachine gun, both 1\/3 scale, the second item will be three times more expensive \u2013 because of the complexity of its mechanism. Simple guns are noteworthy if they are made in a specific delicate manner or on a scale \u2013 in this case, they are fine enough for their size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, there is a limit to decrease. Tiny pistols with a length of 4 cm or less usually simplify the inner mechanism of their prototypes. It\u2019s too hard to make the same schema in all details and adjust it so that it works. Some collectors don\u2019t like such simplified replicas and classify them as second-rate: they think that real miniatures should reflect their original precisely. But, generally speaking, every miniature arm should be estimated according to its distinctive features and the tasks set by its creator. There are those masters who just want to make copies of the highest quality and those who invent their own variants and models, which are also fine and cleverly made. So we advise you not to become obsessed with only one criterion: be more flexible and look at things from different angles. If you use a complex approach, you have much more possibilities to enjoy these beautiful works of art without unnecessary limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-004cfd3\" id=\"lets-look-at-miniature-arms-closely\" data-block-id=\"004cfd3\"><style>.stk-004cfd3 {margin-bottom:15px !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">Let\u2019s Look at Miniature Arms Closely<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We will start with the most prevalent guns made by the Italian company Uberty. The company has been working in the market since 1959 and specializes in American historical arms of the 19th century. It declares that it reproduces the same shapes and mechanical features and the same spirit of those guns you read about in so many books. Making an order at Uberty, buyers can choose materials (steel, brass, walnut, mother of pearl, or plastic polymer) and the finish (nickel plating, blueing, old West antique finish). It also offers a variety of engraving and checkering with beautiful traceries for any test. Uberty company uses quality steel and state-of-the-art technologies. Nevertheless, the price of its arms is low: approximately $300-$900. It is caused, firstly, by the size: the scale is about \u00bd (47%). The second reason is the producing method. The guns are fabricated in large quantities, and it lowers their price for collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uberty\u2019s replica Colt 1851 Navy revolver is in the picture. It has an octagon rifled barrel of .17 caliber, hand engraving, mother-of-pearl grips, and some gold-plated details. The cylinder roll is stamped with a picture of the Ormsby naval battle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f091675\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f091675\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f091675 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f091675-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f091675-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-3a9cb60\" data-block-id=\"3a9cb60\"><style>.stk-3a9cb60 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3a9cb60-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-985aea2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"985aea2\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-985aea2 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-985aea2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-985aea2-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-984f416\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"984f416\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-984f416 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-984f416-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-984f416-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-Colt-1851-Navy-Uberti-1.jpg\" alt=\"Miniature Colt 1851 Navy Uberti\" class=\"wp-image-6943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-Colt-1851-Navy-Uberti-1.jpg 515w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-Colt-1851-Navy-Uberti-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-Colt-1851-Navy-Uberti-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-Colt-1851-Navy-Uberti-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-Colt-1851-Navy-Uberti-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f9cc32a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f9cc32a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f9cc32a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f9cc32a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f9cc32a-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-Colt-1851-Navy-Uberti-2.jpg\" alt=\"Miniature Colt 1851 Navy Uberti\" class=\"wp-image-6945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-Colt-1851-Navy-Uberti-2.jpg 515w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-Colt-1851-Navy-Uberti-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-Colt-1851-Navy-Uberti-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-Colt-1851-Navy-Uberti-2-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-Colt-1851-Navy-Uberti-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-18b96c0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"18b96c0\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-18b96c0 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-18b96c0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-18b96c0-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-034ef9c\" data-block-id=\"034ef9c\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-034ef9c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1a5d850\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1a5d850\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1a5d850 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(16.1% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1a5d850-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1a5d850-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-80ac2d5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"80ac2d5\"><style>.stk-80ac2d5-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-80ac2d5 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(83.9% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-80ac2d5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-80ac2d5-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c4a7484bb5aeacfe335a96dba7724ba\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\"><em>Miniature Colt 1851 Navy Uberti<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-71298d9\" data-block-id=\"71298d9\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-71298d9-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6a5ea96\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6a5ea96\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6a5ea96 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6a5ea96-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6a5ea96-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-33075dd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"33075dd\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-33075dd {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-33075dd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-33075dd-inner-blocks\">\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">Another Uberty project is a Colt 1861 Navy revolver with a detachable shoulder stock made of walnut. All metal surfaces are silver-plated and expertly engraved, even the shoulder stock buttplate. This gun, like a previous one, is fully functional, but it doesn\u2019t fire\u2014probably because of the lack of proper ammunition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\">The cartridges for mini guns are a separate question. There are no specific standards for them, as every weapon an individual maker produces has its caliber. Nevertheless, some masters make rounds for their arms. A few manufacturers also produce the most popular kind of miniature ammunition: 2 mm pinfire cartridges. Usually, they are offered as blanks, although you can also find live pinfire cartridges in some online stores, or you can load them yourself using small metal pellets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0399d17\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0399d17\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0399d17 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0399d17-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0399d17-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6a4c89a\" data-block-id=\"6a4c89a\"><style>.stk-6a4c89a {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6a4c89a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c83ea9d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c83ea9d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c83ea9d {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c83ea9d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c83ea9d-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e7faa5d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e7faa5d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e7faa5d {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e7faa5d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e7faa5d-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy.jpg\" alt=\"Uberti Arms Colt 1861 Navy Miniature Pistol\" class=\"wp-image-6952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy.jpg 635w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c6b14de\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c6b14de\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c6b14de {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c6b14de-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c6b14de-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy-1.jpg\" alt=\"Uberti Arms Colt 1861 Navy Miniature Pistol\" class=\"wp-image-6954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy-1.jpg 635w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Uberti-arms-Colt-1861-Navy-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0f450a1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0f450a1\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0f450a1 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0f450a1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0f450a1-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-70bdb2f\" data-block-id=\"70bdb2f\"><style>.stk-70bdb2f {margin-bottom:23px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-70bdb2f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6c0e56e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6c0e56e\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6c0e56e {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(16.1% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6c0e56e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6c0e56e-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c2fcd2b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c2fcd2b\"><style>.stk-c2fcd2b-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c2fcd2b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(83.9% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c2fcd2b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c2fcd2b-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c3f4131b05e823bcea0f490933446583\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\"><em>Colt 1861 Navy revolver with detachable shoulder stock, made of walnut.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a16dd1a\" data-block-id=\"a16dd1a\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a16dd1a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0457725\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0457725\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0457725 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0457725-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0457725-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e6c8f9b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e6c8f9b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e6c8f9b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e6c8f9b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e6c8f9b-inner-blocks\">\n<p>The next pieces of art are made by Robin Armstrong from Dereham (Norfold, England).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The left picture shows a U.S. Model of a flintlock martial pistol. Such guns were produced in 1819 before percussion pistols were invented. They don\u2019t need cartridges; the powder is placed in a special compartment in the barrel. The miniature has a walnut stock, round steel barrel, steel lock, and mounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right picture: another variant of flintlock guns, a Scottish ram\u2019s horn flintlock sash pistol. It is made on a 1\/3 scale and has a .190 caliber. The length is 4 1\/8\u2033. The only material is steel. Note decorative elements on the back end.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f1a9598\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f1a9598\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f1a9598 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f1a9598-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f1a9598-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-cb68e61\" data-block-id=\"cb68e61\"><style>.stk-cb68e61 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-cb68e61-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6a0c28b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6a0c28b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6a0c28b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6a0c28b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6a0c28b-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c12b2f9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c12b2f9\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c12b2f9 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c12b2f9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c12b2f9-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Armstring-flintlock-pistols-1.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Armstring Miniature Flintlock Pistols\" class=\"wp-image-6957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Armstring-flintlock-pistols-1.jpg 441w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Armstring-flintlock-pistols-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Armstring-flintlock-pistols-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Armstring-flintlock-pistols-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Armstring-flintlock-pistols-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b409288\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b409288\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-b409288 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b409288-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b409288-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Armstring-flintlock-pistols-2.jpg\" alt=\"Robert Armstring Miniature Flintlock Pistols\" class=\"wp-image-6958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Armstring-flintlock-pistols-2.jpg 441w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Armstring-flintlock-pistols-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Armstring-flintlock-pistols-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Armstring-flintlock-pistols-2-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Robert-Armstring-flintlock-pistols-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2e740dd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2e740dd\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2e740dd {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2e740dd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2e740dd-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ed359c3\" data-block-id=\"ed359c3\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ed359c3-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1b48653\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1b48653\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1b48653 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20.099999999999994% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1b48653-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1b48653-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d32f6eb\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d32f6eb\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d32f6eb {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(59.9% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d32f6eb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d32f6eb-inner-blocks\">\n<p>The name of Bob Urso is well-known by every mini firearms collector. He is a retired professor of art and an author of a miniaturist\u2019s encyclopedia: \u201cThe Tiniest Guns,\u201d where all existing types of such firearms are reviewed and classified. He also constructs miniatures, using existing prototypes and creating his own designs. There are about 20 different models in his line.<br>The Urso\u2019s works illustrated below can be a good example of a modern view of old miniature models, which are already well-known to collectors. But every author can add something original to his version, and Bob Urso is not an exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The left picture: Urso Kolibri Model 3. The original Kolibry pistol was designed and produced by F. Phannl in Austria in the first decade of the 20th century. With a length of about 5 cm, it is considered the smallest mass-produced automatic pistol in history. Urso\u2019s version reproduces this famous gun with other finish and grips: traditional checkered Kolibri grips made of plastic, in this case, are replaced with decorative ones. The grips are etched copper, which is covered with nickel and gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right picture is of the Lilliput-Browning or the HyHunter pistol. It appeared in the 1950s and was probably also designed by F. Phannl, although A. Menz in Germany manufactured it. Bob Urso made it of nickel-plated steel. The main feature of this version is also the grip design.<br>Both models use 2 mm rimfire cartridges, which are rare and expensive today. So, most buyers just trust that these guns can shoot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1e177a4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1e177a4\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1e177a4 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1e177a4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1e177a4-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1581b7e\" data-block-id=\"1581b7e\"><style>.stk-1581b7e {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1581b7e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e27c5aa\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e27c5aa\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e27c5aa {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e27c5aa-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e27c5aa-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9383893\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9383893\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9383893 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9383893-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9383893-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri.jpg\" alt=\"Miniature Arms Lillipit and Kolibri\" class=\"wp-image-6963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri.jpg 621w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-616f306\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"616f306\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-616f306 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-616f306-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-616f306-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri-1.jpg\" alt=\"Miniature Arms Lillipit and Kolibri\" class=\"wp-image-6964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri-1.jpg 621w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/miniature-arms-Lillipit-and-Kolibri-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8c4acd6\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8c4acd6\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-8c4acd6 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8c4acd6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8c4acd6-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ff90279\" data-block-id=\"ff90279\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ff90279-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a6c9df0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a6c9df0\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a6c9df0 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a6c9df0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a6c9df0-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dead9d7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dead9d7\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-dead9d7 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dead9d7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dead9d7-inner-blocks\">\n<p>The following specimens are unusual for traditional European and American standards. A talented and committed craftsman, Albert Al Shigemi Izuka, makes them from Hawaii. Born in 1942 in Honolulu, he owned a workshop where he worked with metal and wood for many years. He has a strong passion for mini firearms and swords and is the author of many interesting projects in this sphere. His works are widely recognized, as are his exceptional skills and precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The guns you see in the pictures are interesting because they reproduce the appearance of ancient matchlock and wheelock pistols. However, Al Izuka has adopted their mechanisms for typical modern 2 mm pinfire cartridges to make them shootable in contemporary circumstances. So, \u201chybrids\u201d and experimental models look very impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The left picture: Izuka Mathlock. This little charm pistol is only 1-3\/8\u2019\u2019 long. It is brass with a blued barrel and ivory grips. The barrel is turned by hand after each shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right picture: Izuka Wheelock, 1-5\/8\u2019\u2019 long. The spanner is used to wind and cock the hammer. The barrel tips down to load. The frame is made of polished brass, the barrel, and all parts of the action are blued steel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5510fef\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5510fef\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5510fef {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5510fef-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5510fef-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-af89e01\" data-block-id=\"af89e01\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-af89e01-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-32c8858\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"32c8858\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-32c8858 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-32c8858-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-32c8858-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1dfe88e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1dfe88e\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1dfe88e {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1dfe88e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1dfe88e-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Al-Izuka-pistols.jpg\" alt=\"Al Izuka Miniature Pistols\" class=\"wp-image-6967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Al-Izuka-pistols.jpg 441w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Al-Izuka-pistols-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Al-Izuka-pistols-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Al-Izuka-pistols-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Al-Izuka-pistols-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1302f63\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1302f63\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1302f63 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1302f63-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1302f63-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Al-Izuka-pistols-1.jpg\" alt=\"Al Izuka Miniature Pistols\" class=\"wp-image-6968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Al-Izuka-pistols-1.jpg 441w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Al-Izuka-pistols-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Al-Izuka-pistols-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Al-Izuka-pistols-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/wpolah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Al-Izuka-pistols-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-883a7f6\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"883a7f6\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-883a7f6 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 3 \/ 4 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-883a7f6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-883a7f6-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a5d06d6\" data-block-id=\"a5d06d6\"><style>.stk-a5d06d6 {margin-bottom:23px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a5d06d6-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f96f397\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f96f397\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f96f397 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(16.1% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f96f397-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f96f397-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-166552b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"166552b\"><style>.stk-166552b-container{margin-top:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-166552b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(83.9% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-166552b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-166552b-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3bf3f3acd2e420f0a0179b74dfd35a2b\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.234), 17px);\"><em>Miniature Pistols by Albert Al Shigemi Izuka<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1894e17\" id=\"the-smallest-pistol-in-the-world\" data-block-id=\"1894e17\"><style>.stk-1894e17 {margin-bottom:15px !important;}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-center\">The Smallest Pistol in the World<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-63fe77b\" data-block-id=\"63fe77b\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-63fe77b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3c075b2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3c075b2\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-3c075b2 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - 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And it shoots live ammo with hardened steel bullets! Cartridges are easily available: complete with the gun, you get 10, and you can order additional sets of ammunition if necessary. 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