Protector Palm Pistol
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The Protector Palm Pistol is a small revolver designed to be concealed in the palm of the hand. It was unique in that the revolver was clasped in a fist with the barrel protruding between two fingers and the entire handgun was squeezed in order to fire a round. The design was meant to resemble a pocket watch to the extent of being carried on a chain.[2]
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Protector Palm Pistol | |
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Place of origin | France |
Production history | |
Designer | Jacques E. Turbiaux[1] |
Designed | 1882 |
Manufacturer | Systeme E. Turbiaux, Chicago Fire Arms Co. Minneapolis Firearms Co. Ames Sword Company |
Produced | 1882 |
No. built | 3,000 Minneapolis Firearms Co., 12,800 Chicago Firearms Co./Ames Sword Company |
Specifications | |
Cartridge | .32 Extra Short |
Caliber | .32 (8 mm) |
Feed system | 7 or 8-round revolving magazine |
Sights | none |
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