Swiss mini gun
| SwissMiniGun C1ST | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | Switzerland |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Micro Technology Hérémence S.A (SwissMiniGun) |
| Unit cost | $6,800 USD (in 2021)[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 19.8 g (0.70 oz) |
| Length | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Barrel length | 18 mm (0.71 in) |
| Width | 10 mm (0.39 in) |
| Height | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Cartridge | 2,34 mm Rimfire |
| Caliber | 2.34 mm |
| Action | Double action |
| Feed system | 6 rounds cylinder |
The SwissMiniGun C1ST, produced in Switzerland byMicro Technology Hérémence S.A (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.[2]
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.[3] However the weapon cannot be marketed in the United States because it does not meet the criteria for a sporting weapon under ATF Form 4590.[1]
References
- ^ a b Jackson, Chung (2021-10-15). "What It's Like to Fire a Swiss Mini Gun, the World's Smallest Functional Revolver, at 12500FPS". Techeblog. Retrieved 2025-02-19.
- ^ "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.
