Guns, Knives and Swords->Guns->Pistol/Handgun->Revolver (cylinder for bullets)
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Thank you for the opportunity to address this appraisal. Your specimen is well publicized on the internet so there is no more information I can give you that isn't already available online. As far as history is concerned, The 2 mm Kolibri (also known as the 2.7 mm Kolibri Car Pistol or 2.7x9 mm Kolibri) is the smallest commercially available centerfire cartridge,[2] patented in 1910 and introduced in 1914 by Franz Pfannl, an Austrian watchmaker, with financial support from Georg Grabner. It was designed to accompany the Kolibri semi-auto pistol or single shot pistol, both marketed as a self-defense weapon. The cartridge weighed 5.3 grams (82 grains), measured 3 millimeters (0.12 in) at its widest point, and 11 mm (0.43 in) from the base of the primer to the tip of the bullet. The cartridge headspaced on the mouth of the case. The bullet itself weighed 0.2 g (3 grains), and was estimated to have a normal muzzle velocity of 200 m/s (650 fps), resulting in a muzzle energy 4.0 joules (3 foot-pounds).[3] The round was not accepted overly well. The 2 mm Kolibri's small size made handling and loading individual cartridges difficult, and the bullet itself was fairly weak, literature at the time suggesting the round was capable of penetrating only 10-40 mm (0.5 to 1.5 inches) of pine board. The round also suffered some accuracy issues, since the technology of the time was incapable of applying rifling to the bore of such a small caliber, resulting in no spin on the bullet. The series, and most weapons by Franz Pfannl, were discontinued in 1938. The cartridge (and related firearm series) is now a collector's item, with individual rounds going for over 70 United States dollars. Original guns for this round can sell for $5,000 USD.(citation from wikipedia). We have had experience in reviewing and handling fine 19th century miniatures of Amercian percussion arms and European arms. Based on the rearity of the maker noted and if the condition of the arm is excellent I would value the item in its original casing as stated below.
I can take better pictures if requested. The pictures show the bullets that are with it. they dont have lead in them they look like an empty shell hull unfired and very small. not sure if the lead was removed or if they are blanks.Thanks for viewing....
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