Chiappa Rhino Revolver - direct from the manufacturer

As many of you know I emailed Chiappa Firearms for info and permission to use their Pictures and requested specifications on their Rhino Revolvers. Here is there reply, I got three emails, they are all posted below ...


You are certainly authorized to publish all the material available on our firearms.
Please have a few days’ patience, and we will send you a few images for the brand new and unpublished versions for our Rhino revolver, relevant information and correct pictures.
Thank you for your appreciation of our product.
Kind regards,
Cinzia Pinzoni
ARMI SPORT SNC – KIMAR SRL
VIA MILANO, 2
25020 AZZANO MELLA BS ITALY
PH. +39.030.9749065
FAX +39.030.9749232
e-mail cpinzoni@armichiappa.com
www.chiappafirearms.com



Email From: Giada Chiappa, CHIAPPA FIREARMS Ltd.
Dear Sir,
Sorry for the delay in replying you.
Attached you will find some pictures of the pistol, you are welcome to use them on your web-site.
There are the 2" – 4" – 5" – 6" pics, all the models will be release around May 2010, but all the samples will be ready for the shot show.
The MSRP for the 2" model is under 800$, we don't have the price for the other models yet.





USA:
6785 W. Third St.
Dayton, Oh. 45427
Ph. 937-835-5000

ITALY:
Via Milano, 2
25020 Azzano Mella, (BS) Italy
PH. +39.030.9749065
FAX +39.030.9749232

Skype Giada Chiappa
e-mail giada@armichiappa.com
web www.chiappafirearms.com


As you can read, it looks like the Rhino Handguns will be in several models and will be available in the USA around May 2010.

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James Bond Gun Lighter, Flashlight

This was emailed to me by both a gun owner and collector of James Bond memorabilia.
I thought is it was quite interesting, hope you enjoy it.






















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Kahr PM40 Black Diamond Model

This was emailed to me last night -

40 Caliber Polymer frame, 3-inch barrel, all black stainless slide.

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Weatherby Vanguard 7mm Magnum Bolt Action Hunting Rifle

This was emailed to me yesterday from a sportsman / hunter from Michigan who is a Marine Vet from Nam and his son is serving in Afghanistan.
He was nice enough to invite me for some winter hunting and fishing.
Unfortunately with my disability, I had to pass. But I wanted to acknowledge his sincere concern and appreciation for all those who serve.
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Weapons, Explosives: Foo Gas, U.S. Military

Vietnam Photo Era of a Foo Gas Test:

Foo Gas can be used in a pipe, or more commonly, a 55-gallon drum of electrically detonated napalm or similar mixtures to napalm. Its detonation causes a brief sheet of fire similar to a flamethrower to shoot upward or outward. Foo gas was developed for perimeter defense during Vietnam, and was used extensively by U.S. Special Forces. This was a perimeter style defense weapon at Fire Bases. Foo gas comes in modified 55-gallon drums, which can be interlocked like a chained. It can also be used in empty metal artillery containers.
FOO GAS is a mixture of gasoline and powdered laundry soap or other thickening agents like human or animal blood. As the war progress, the use of Foo Gas was enhanced by adding C4 Explosive Charges. Some Vets say that when it ignited it would turn the night sky into daylight.

Check out the YouTube Video of some guys making homemade Foo Gas:


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Marlin Model 410 Lever Action Shotgun

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About Submitting Pictures of Guns, Weapons, etc ...

This is Urgent and Important:
I need everyones cooperation of submitting pictures for posting.

Today I received two email complaints about the Chiappa Rhino Revolver Handgun posting of November 18, 2009 based on the fact one was apparently the property of another poster, I have immediately removed this one picture and some corresponding write-up, and replaced it with two pictures from the manufacturers website with write-up.

At the moment all gun pictures, videos, and video links are emailed to me for posting to this Blog, Daily Gun Pictures. I appreciate all the support I get and want everyone to continue their submittals, but be respective of others.

I do not have the time to run around the Internet looking for people who may own something you have submitted to me for posting. If the gun or weapon is from a firearms manufacturer, so state it. If the picture has an imprint (website address or name) leave it there, give the people credit for their work, but they may want it removed. If they request something that belongs to them I will remove it; only if I receive an email with said proof.
If this is your weapon or a friend or relatives weapon, then it is yours, and you have every right to have me post it. Most of the pictures I get are from private collectors.
I will not remove a picture that someone has copied from another post such as the firearm manufacturer, the U.S. Patent Office, etc. just because that person posted first.
It's my understanding, and I am not a lawyer, that only the GUN Manufacturer owns the rights to the pictures on their site (both past and present). I doubt they would object to any postings on The Daily Gun Blog since it's good advertising.
As for giving credit, I have repeatedly posted on my free blog site that most people don't want credit, for a variety of reasons, I am referring to those who email me pictures, etc. Those who have requested credit, and there are a few, I have given full credit to them. My posts reflect this.

Videos usually contain embedded names or website addresses so the credit is all ready there, i.e. YouTube, LiveLeak, etc.

It also should be noted that I get pictures, videos, and video links from all over the world.
I do not keep any emails I receive including those that I respond to.
In the name of commonsense one should believe just because something that appears elsewhere doesn't mean they didn't copy and paste it from say the manufacturer or distributors websites. I would have no way of knowing either way, where it came from.

The only way to protect anything in today's cyber age is never post it to the Internet. I was recently told that a picture posted online is copied numerous times within 24-hours of posting. I cannot verify this but it makes sense. In fact I received an email about six months ago from a person who submitted his own personal weapon for me to post that appeared elsewhere in a forum discussion board, he knew because he could read the serial number.

Again I want to emphasize I will be most happy to give anyone full credit for any submittal, just indicate that in your email and I will comply.

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OTS-38, Russian Revolver

Emailed to me....



Specifications:
Type - Double Action revolver
Caliber - 7.62x42 SP-4
Weight Unloaded - 880 G (with integral laser sight)
Length - 191 MM
Magazine Capacity - 5 rounds in special flat clip

Other Information:
The OTS-38 Revolver is one of most unusual revolvers ever made. It was developed by the TSKIB SOO (Central Bureau for Sporting and Hunting Arms, a division of famous KBP organization, located in Tula, Russia) on request from Russian FSB (Federal Security Service). Because of its specific nature, OTS-38 is a limited production item, and it is being used by various Special Purpose law enforcement units. The OTS-38 is an integrally silenced weapon, which produces almost no sound and absolutely no flash upon firing. It is built as alternative to PSS silent pistol, and uses same special, integrally silenced ammunition known as SP-4. The OTS-38 is one of the last designs by the late I. Ya. Stechkin, a famous Russian gun designer.
OTS-38 resembles a traditional double-action revolver but it has many uncommon features. For the start, it has a more or less common exposed hammer with double-action trigger, but the action fitted with ambidextrous manual safety which allows for safe "cocked & locked" carry, for fast and accurate first shot. Next, the OTS-38 fires from the bottom chamber of the cylinder, as opposed to most revolvers that fire from upper chamber. Therefore, the barrel axis of OTS-38 is relatively low and muzzle jump is minimal. The large cylindrical housing, located above the barrel of OTS-38, contains an integral laser pointer / sight. The cylinder fixture is also of most unusual nature. The cylinder axis is hinged to the frame at the front, so once cylinder release at the left side of the frame is pushed forward, the cylinder can be swung open to the right and forward while on most modern revolvers cylinders are swung down and to the left. Upon the opening of the cylinder, an automatic ejector partially withdraws the clip with rounds or empty cases from cylinder. This unusual cylinder mounting is essential to provide minimum play between the firing chamber in cylinder and barrel throat, since the SP-4 bullets are of pure cylinder shape, and thus cannot self-align itself with the barrel upon firing, unlike most conventional bullets that have a conical nose shape. Since SP-4 ammunition is rimless, it is loaded into OTS-38 using special flat clips that hold 5 rounds together.
The OTS-4 is fitted with integral laser sight. It is also fitted with traditional fixed iron sights, that have contrast white inserts.


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Chiappa Rhino Revolver (update # 2)

Originally emailed to me for posting, but someone today claimed this was his picture, so I removed the first picture in good faith, and have replaced it with two images from the Manufacturers Website: Chiappa Firearms-
http://www.chiappafirearms.com.php5-4.dfw1-2.websitetestlink.com/product/55 ... look it up for yourself.
Italian firearms manufacturer Armi Chiappa has developed a very cool looking snub nosed type revolver called the Chiappa Rhino Revolver.


From the Manufactuers Website Overview of the Handgun:
Rhino Revolver.....
The new Chiappa Rhino has revolutionized the revolver with a patented design that tames the prehistoric caracteristic that most revolvers possess. For starters, the appearance is like no other revolver you have ever seen. Typically a revolver fires from the top most chamber which is aligned with the barrel. The new Chiappa Rhino barrel is aligned with the bottom most chamber which is the key component to Rhino’s tame characteristics. Due to the lower position of the barrel, the Rhino’s appearance is abstract from any other revolver design.

From Patent filed for the Chiappa:
Application number: 10/962,988 - Publication number: US 2005/0126062 A1 - Filing date: Oct 8, 2004

The Rhino and Mateba were both designed by the same person, Mr Emilio Ghisoni.
I have contacted Chiappa Firearms for permission to post their unique handgun and for additional information , i.e. caliber, availability, cost, if it's to be sold in the USA, barrel length, etc. I will add an update if they respond. Please stand by.

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FITZ Special Revolver

This picture was emailed to me last night with write-up.
A modified Colt revolver called a "Fitz Special". John Henry Fitzgerald was "Mr. Colt" between the two World Wars, traveling to all the large pistol matches, shooting and fixing Colts, and being a genuinely good ambassador for Colt. Fitz was considered a firearms expert, and spent much time lecturing and instructing both target and defensive shooting. "Perhaps some would like to ask why I cut up a good revolver and here is the answer: The trigger guard is cut away to allow more finger room and for use when gloves are worn. The hammer spur is cut away to allow drawing from the pocket or from under the coat without catching or snagging in the cloth and eliminates the use of thumb over hammer when drawing. The butt is rounded to allow the revolver to easily slide into firing position in the hand. The top of the cut-away hammer may be lightly checked to assist in cocking for a long-range shot."



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Yes, It's Illegal. at least in the USA

This picture was emailed to me -
The person sending it wanted to know two things:
1. Is it illegal to own?
2. Could I identify the rifle?
The first question is answered, although there's law that covers overall length, but this cut down weapon doesn't appear to meet that minimum criteria.
As for identifying the rifle, no I cannot, it is definitely a bolt action with the barrel cut off at the stock. It could also be a shotgun, such as an old 410 gauge bolt-action type.
If anyone knows what this is, please let us all know.
















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4-Barrel Shotgun

This was emailed to me, I added one picture and some history.
There are several stories about this unusual shotgun.

First, the popular photo of such as weapon appears on the Internet, shown below. In fact this is a homemade version of such a unique weapon.

















Next I was only able to find one picture of the manufactured version, shown below. These were real, they were made by a company called FAMARS Rombo. The model was four-barreled break-action shotgun made at FAMARS factory in Italy.
The shotgun was produced in 28 gauge and .410 bore, and was primarily designed for small-game hunting. It is notable for having a complex action, which allows all four barrels to be fired consecutively and sequentially using just the one trigger.
FAMARS Rombo website does not have any pictures of this unique weapon and they have since stop manufacturing it. They are a custom maker of shotguns.
The last one of these 4-barreled shotguns sold at auction for an estimated $65,000 US Dollars.

Finally, the gun was used in a comic strip, a video game, and a movie. This led to the myth it was created by the entertainment industry. The fact is it was real, the publishers, video game makers, and movie makers used the concept.
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Antique Wrist Gun

A follower submitted this rare or antique wrist gun.
The trigger is activated by pulling a fine cord attached to a ring, so yo have to move your hand like when you say "hello" - ha ha!









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Lone Eagle Pistol

The Magnum Research Lone Eagle was a rotary-breech single shot hunting pistol available in a wide variety of calibers from .22 Hornet to a .444 Marlin.
Pictured is the .243 Caliber Winchester.
Credit for submittal was requested by: Keith Alan, Views of Texas



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Mateba Auto Revolver, some supplemental pictures

Sorry for missing these. There were three people who emailed me picture images of the Mateba Auto Revolver.




Thanks Eric, credit is given for your great photos and appreciated...
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WWII NAZI Fireman Bayonet with Scabbard

This was emailed to me by an avid military collector:

Mateba Auto Revolver

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ASEK Survival Knife

Thanks for the email, from an avid hunter.



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Beretta 93R Full Auto Pistol

This was emailed to me.
I have posted the video portion of this weapon before, but here are some pictures f this unique handgun.





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Steyr M1912 Full Auto Handgun

This was used by the Hungarian Army.
Specifications:
Type: automatic pistol (recoil operated)
Maker: Osterreichische Waffenfabrik Steyr, 1912-1919, about 300,000 were manufactured. A number of parts were made and pistols assembled by Fegyver es Gepgyar Reszvenytarsasag, Budapest ('FGGY')
Chambering: 9x23mm Steyr, some in 9x19mm Parabellum
Length overall: 8.50in (216mm)
Barrel: 5.04in (128mm) rifled 4 groves, rh
Weight unloaded: 40.2oz (1020g)
Magazine: 8-round charger-loaded internal box
Muzzle velocity: 1115-1200 fps (360-385 m/s)

Background on this Weapon:
The Steyr-Hahn (hahn is German for hammer) pistol was first produced in 1911 with a fixed blade front sight, the model M11. It is an 8 shot top loader that is stripper fed, shooting the 9mm Steyr cartridge. The model M12 with dovetailed front sight was adapted by the Austrian Army in (surprise) 1912. The gun was produced until 1919 although it is believed that many were assembled from parts for several years thereafter. The Romanian police used the Steyr-Hahn and that version bears a Romanian Crest. The Chilean Army adopted the M11 and that model bears a crest also. About 300,000 were made in all. A few Steyr-Hahns Model M16 in full auto with extended magazines were used in WWI and by early Austrian Nazis. The Czechs were known to have converted some military issue Steyr-Hahns to full auto with a similar mechanism as the factory produced weapons but without the extended magazine. A wooden shoulder stock/holster with a cup that accepts an unaltered Steyr-Hahn's frame about the grip is occasionally seen.
The serial number typically appears in 3 places, the left frame above the trigger, and immediately above that on the left center slide. The serial number will also be on the barrel, sometimes without the trailing alphabetic suffix. Rarely the serial number will be on the grip's butt.
The grips are typically a brown stained wood with a raised crosshatch pattern. They are slid into cuts in the frame and secured with a single screw through the frame at the grip butt.
All parts show small proof stamps consisting of the initial of the person who proofed the weapon.

Design:
The design is believed to be by Karl Krnka based on earlier work by Georg Roth. I have seen no documentary evidence about the designer however. The Steyr-Hahn is a large frame semi-auto, single action pistol. The slide is retained on the frame by a keeper similar to that on the 1905 Colt. The action is that of a rotating barrel which is kept locked by the action of the bullet passing through the bore. When the bullet has left the bore, the barrel is free to rotate and unlock the slide, which recoils to the rear. It is otherwise similar to other semi-auto pistols with a recoil spring under the barrel which is retained by the keeper pin. It has an external hammer with a small spur. There is a safety on the frame, below the hammer, which locks into a notch in the slide. There is also a notch halfway along the slide which will hold the slide back with the safety. The slide will be held back after the last round is fired by the back of the cartridge follower from the magazine well. The trigger pull is transmitted via a transfer bar under the slide which pulls forward the sear, and releases the hammer.
To load, with the slide back, raise the safety into the notch in the slide to lock the slide back. Insert a stripper clip into the clip glide in the slides ejection port, and strip the cartridges into the magazine well. Cartridges can also be single loaded in this manner. To unload the magazine well, lock the slide to the rear with the safety; then push down on the magazine release above the left grip.

Other Usable Information:
A machine pistol is a handgun-style, magazine-fed and self-loading firearm, capable of fully automatic or burst fire, and normally chambered for pistol cartridges.
The term is a literal translation of Maschinenpistole, the German term for a hand-held automatic weapon.
While the dividing line between machine pistols and compact submachine guns is hard to draw, the term "submachine gun" usually refers to larger automatic firearms scaled down from that of a full-sized machine gun, while the term "machine pistol" usually refers to a weapon built up from a semi-automatic pistol design.

Gun Katar

Emailed to me yesterday. I found a few additional pictures myself to add.
The Medieval Katar is a traditional Indian punch dagger, primarily a thrusting weapon.
The katar is the oldest and most characteristic of the Indian knife weapons. The peculiarity lies in the handle which is made up of two parallel bars connected by two, or more, cross pieces, one of which is at the end of the side bars and is fastened to the blade. The remainder forms the handle which is at right angle to the blade. The blades are always double-edged and are generally straight and with lengths from a few inches to about 3 feet. The blades of southern India are often made broad at the hilt and taper in straight lines to the point, and elaborately ribbed by grooves parallel to the edges. European blades of the 16th and 17th centuries were often used, especially by the Mahrattas and were always riveted to projections from the hilt. Katars with native blades are often thickened at the point to strengthen them.