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00:231. The Flintlock Pistol Key, 18th Century
00:27In the 18th century, inventors created one of the most ingenious concealed weapons, a flintlock pistol disguised as a key.
00:37This Spanish invention featured a barrel that doubled as the key's stem, allowing it to fire a single shot.
00:45Such disguised weapons were popular for self-defense and espionage, showcasing the creativity of early gunsmiths.
00:52These pistols were often small, lightweight, and easy to conceal, making them a favorite among travelers and spies.
01:012. The Palm Squizzer Pistol, 19th Century
01:06The 19th century saw the rise of the palm squizzer pistol, a compact firearm small enough to fit in a
01:13pocket or even a cigar case.
01:16Invented in America, this pistol was fired by squeezing the heel of the palm, with the barrel protruding between the
01:23fingers.
01:24Its discreet design made it a popular choice for personal protection, though it was also infamously used for assassinations.
01:32These pistols were often less than 3 inches long, making them one of the most portable firearms of their time.
01:403. The Helmet Gun, World War I Era
01:43One of the most bizarre inventions was the Helmet Gun, a German design from the early 20th century.
01:51This weapon was concealed inside a metal helmet resembling a WWI Picklehop.
01:58To fire, the wearer simply blew into a flexible tube, which acted as a trigger.
02:03While the design was innovative, it never gained widespread popularity due to its impracticality.
02:12However, it remains a fascinating example of wartime ingenuity.
02:174. The Buckle Gun, 1718
02:20James Buckle, an English inventor, created one of the earliest machine guns in 1718.
02:28Known as the Buckle Gun, it featured a revolving cylinder capable of firing 63 rounds in 7 minutes.
02:35The gun had two types of bullets, round ones for Christians and square ones for Turks.
02:42Despite its advanced design, it was never adopted by the military.
02:47This invention laid the groundwork for future rapid-fire weapons.
02:525. The Nazi Beltbuckle Pistol, World War II
02:55During WWII, German engineers experimented with a four-barreled pistol concealed in a belt buckle.
03:04The weapon could fire one or all four shots simultaneously, and the buckle's cover snap open to reveal the barrels.
03:12While it was never mass-produced, this invention highlights the extreme measures taken during wartime to create covert weapons.
03:21It remains a rare and unusual piece of military history.
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