In the second half of the XIX century was widespread miniature guns for self-defense, but the real revolution in the world
of arms made invention gunsmith JE Turbot, developed a self-cocking revolver "Le Protector". Small revolver fits in your palm and, depending on the modification could produce 7 shots 8mm cartridges or 10 shots
6-millimeter ammunition. Cartridges in lethal self-defense weapons were placed in a small disk with a diameter of 51
mm and a thickness of 13 mm. The length 10 of reduced charging version reached 110 mm, while 7-charging version
had a length of 130 mm. The gun was placed in a fist, and works for the shot had to be stronger than just a fist.
Chicago Firearms Co Protector Palm Pistol |
Chicago Firearms Co Protector Palm Pistol |
Source — Nramuseum
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