Mini Machine Guns

The difference between  Uzi Pistol / Micro Uzi and the MAC-10. While responding I dug up this shot of the basic MAC-10 in the .45ACP configuration manufactured in the US by the defunct Military Armaments Corporation (M.A.C.) in the early 70’s. The MAC-10 was made almost entirely of metal stampings, and has a very light telescoping bolt resulting in a high rate of fire. The most memorable part of the MAC-10 is not in this photo, however – the Sionics two-stage sound suppressor.

Top three rifles

Three rifles in 1/3 scale:

Top: Colt Root Model 1855 percussion revolving rifle.
Middle: Winchester Model 1873 sporting rifle with ivory stock.
Bottom: Winchester Model 1866 sporting rifle, with ivory stock.

Double Barrel pistols

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Flintlock” pistols were so called because of its  lock that  flints to strike sparks into the priming pan when the trigger is pulled. A small amount of gunpowder in this pan is ignited, which in turn ignites the main gunpowder charge in the barrel, firing the lead ball. Both the main charge and the ball were loaded from the front, or muzzle, of the barrel, after which the priming charge was poured into the pan – all very time consuming! Often the priming charge would burn but fail to ignite the main charge – whence the expression “flash in the pan!” The original of this particular flintlock pistol was made for the French cavalry at the end of the 18th century. This non-firing version is accurately detailed – a great re-enactment or conversation piece.