The Swiss Mini Gun has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the smallest revolver in the world.
According to Oddity Central, the Mini Gun measures 5.5 cm in length, 3.5 cm in height, and 1 cm in thickness, with a barrel diameter of 2.34 mm and a weight of only 19.8 g. This firearm is so easily concealable that countries like the United States and the United Kingdom have prohibited its import. Meanwhile, buyers in Switzerland and Europe must possess a police permit to purchase the gun.
The mini gun weighs only 19.8 g. (Photo: O.C)
Despite its small size, the Mini Gun includes all the features of a standard double-action revolver. Furthermore, its production utilizes techniques from the Swiss watchmaking and jewelry industries.
The Mini Gun is made from C1ST stainless steel and is housed in a stylish leather case. The case includes a lock that can be attached to a belt. The gun comes with a magazine that holds a total of 48 rounds, consisting of 24 regular bullets and 24 lead-free rounds, along with a cleaning kit.
The retail price of this special gun on the Swiss Mini Gun website is 6,820 USD.
The gun is housed in a stylish leather case. (Photo: O.C)
This world’s smallest revolver also comes in a special version made of 18K gold, presented in an elegant green wooden box.
Although the Swiss Mini Gun operates like a regular-sized firearm, there has been much speculation regarding its power. Due to the import bans in the U.S. and the U.K., rumors have circulated that this tiny gun could be used to kill or injure someone. However, according to the manufacturer, this is highly unlikely.
“The power of most air guns or BB guns, which are freely sold in many countries, can be over 10 times the power of the mini gun we produce,” states the Swiss Mini Gun website.
In an article on Business Insider, firearms expert Steven Howard mentioned that theoretically, the world’s smallest revolver could be used to kill someone, but only in the scenario where “the shot is incredibly perfect” and the user hits the “thinnest part of the skull under perfect conditions.”
