These images show the world's smallest working gun - which
is shorter than a matchstick and fires purpose-made bullets just 2.34mm in
diameter. Created by artist Paul Erard in the Swiss city of La
Chaux-de-Fonds, the petite pistol measures just two inches long but fires
with one joule of power. The gun currently holds the Guinness World Record for
the smallest working revolver, and the bullets it fires - which were designed
specifically for the gun by Mr Erard - also appears in the book as the tiniest
live ammunition ever created.
Looking like something fit for James Bond, the petite pistol measures only two inches long. With a height of just 1.3 inches and only 0.3 inches wide, the gun could easily be hidden up 007's sleeve.
The mini-revolver can be made to order in solid gold - with
each one costing a staggering £300,000 to manufacturer, although former
watch-maker Mr Erard is selling them for just £4,500 a piece.
Weighing in at just 0.6 ounces, each gram of the tiny gun
will cost the aspiring owner £230.
The specially-made ammunition was also invented by Mr Erand
and has an internal diameter of just 2.34 mm calibre - making them the smallest
bullets ever invented. Speaking of his invention, Mr Erard said: 'Each gun has
one joule of power, which is a tenth of the power of the average air rifle.'
'Each gun takes
three months to make from order to production', the 69-year-old added.
Although the fully-functioning pistol was designed to be a
piece of art, potential owners will require a gun licence to buy one and
special export licences if they want to take it out of Switzerland. This means
that despite being smaller than a matchstick, the weapon is treated as a deadly
weapon under European law.
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