.22 Caliber Revolver

.22 Caliber Revolver

Craftsman: Birk Petersen

Catalog #: 2016.15.19

Donor: Mark Petersen

The pistol was “decommissioned” so that it will not actually fire .22 cartridges, although it duplicates all functions of the original.

“Little .45” Miniature Colt .45 Pistol

“Little .45” Miniature Colt .45 Pistol

Craftsman: American Miniature Gun & Cartridge Co.

Catalog #: 2008.14.1

Donor: Bob Mellman

The “Little .45” is a miniature replica of the famous Colt .45 Peacemaker, and actually fires small percussion cap-like blanks.

1/2 Scale Gatling Gun

1/2 Scale Gatling Gun

Craftsman: Pamela Weiss

Contributor: Pamela Weiss

This working replica of a 10-barrel Gatling gun was built by Pamela Weiss from plans available in many model engineering magazines.

1/3 Scale Gatling Gun

1/3 Scale Gatling Gun

Craftsman: Birk Petersen

Catalog #: 2016.15.83

Donor: Mark Petersen

Along with Birk Petersen’s many engines and toys, the craftsman has also made several miniature firearms. Among them is this 1/3 scale Gatling gun on a tripod mount. It fires .22 caliber rounds. Mr. Petersen created a vast array of projects over his lifetime, ranging from miniature engines to hand-cranked animations and more. He built […]

1/4 Scale Thompson Submachine Gun

1/4 Scale Thompson Submachine Gun

Craftsman: Miniart 

Catalog #: 2013.3.91 

Contributor: Bob McGinnis

This 1/4 scale Thompson submachine gun has a fully functional mechanism with a 30-round stick magazine.

18th Century Navy Mount Canon Kit

18th Century Navy Mount Canon Kit

Craftsman: Mike Showah, American Edelstaal

Knapp Collection #: 306

Catalog #: 2012.33.1

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This cannon kit for a 13th century navy mount was distributed by American Edelstaal. The cannon is 7”-long and 5”-wide.

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