“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.
“Good Guys” 1.5 Scale Remington Navy Revolver
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.43
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen supersized this old .66 caliber Remington Navy revolver to one and a half times the normal size.
1/2 Scale .41 Cal Remington Double Derringer
Craftsman: Dan Osterman
Catalog #: 2013.3.19
Contributor: Bob McGinnis
This .41 caliber Remington Double Derringer pistol was built at 1/2 scale.
1/2 Scale .44 Cal Flintlock Pistol Set
Craftsman: Ron DeWalt
Catalog #: 2013.3.59
Contributor: Bob McGinnis
Ron DeWalt built this 1/2 scale .44 caliber flintlock pistol set.
1/2 Scale 1892 Winchester Rifle
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.17
Donor: Mark Petersen
This fully functional 1892 Winchester 44-40 lever action rifle was built at 1/2 scale.
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 […]
1/3 Scale Smith & Wesson Volcanic Pistol
Craftsman: David Kucer
Donor: The Joe Martin Foundation
This 1/3 scale miniature represents a groundbreaking design by the “Volcanic Repeating Arms Company.”
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.
1/4 Scale Winchester .22 Cal Model 67 Bolt Action Rifle
Craftsman: Ron DeWalt
Catalog #: 2013.3.62
Contributor: Bob McGinnis
A 1/4 scale Winchester .22 caliber Model 67 bolt action, single shot rifle.
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.
Artillery Cannon Model
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.85
Donor: Mark Petersen
This tiny field artillery cannon model rolls on wheels and features cleaning rods and a chromed barrel.
Brass Field Artillery Cannon
Craftsman: Joe and Jan Haring
Catalog #: 2013.22.2
Donor: Jan Haring
Joe Haring built this tiny field artillery cannon primarily from brass. The cannon even has firing implements and ramrods.
Brass Field Artillery Cannons
Craftsman: Joe and Jan Haring
Catalog #: 2013.22.1
Donor: Jan Haring
Two model brass field artillery cannons built by the late Joe Haring.
Brass Mortar
Craftsman: Bob Shutt
Catalog #: 2013.3.90
Contributor: Bob McGinnis
This tiny brass mortar was built as a beginner’s project.
Elgin Cutlass Knife Pistol
Craftsman: Bob Urso
Catalog #: 2013.3.7
Contributor: Bob McGinnis
This miniature Elgin cutlass knife pistol is a 2mm Pinfire.
Elgin Navy Cutlass Pistol Replica
Craftsman: Birk Petersen
Catalog #: 2016.15.66
Donor: Mark Petersen
Birk Petersen built this replica of an Elgin Navy cutlass pistol.
Miniature .22 Single Shot Pistol
Craftsman: Geof Spehar
Catalog #: 2010.17.1
Donor: Geof Spehar
This miniature .22 single shot pistol was made in 1966. The pistol has a frame that was made from a piece of cast iron from a broken engine block.
Miniature 2mm Pinfire Berloque Pistol
Craftsman: Franz Pfanni
Catalog #: 2013.45.1
Donor: Don Gahagan
This miniature 2mm Pinfire Berloque pistol uses pinfire “caps” that make a noise but do not fire a projectile.
Model Artillery Cannon
Craftsman: Unknown
Catalog #: 2016.15.128
Donor: Mark Petersen
A small model artillery cannon from an unknown builder.
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