The Nazi SS belt buckle gun,One of the most unusual weapons of World War II, these belt pistols were
The Nazi SS belt buckle gun,One of the most unusual weapons of World War II, these belt pistols were produced in limited numbers by Louis Marquis, who designed the weapon while a POW during World War I. The strange pistol was disguised as a common belt buckle with the Nazi Eagle emblem. Activation of a spring loaded mechanism reveals a four barreled secret pistol, chambered in either .32 acp or .22 long rifle. Four triggers were located off to the side, which fired each barrel independently. Less than ten of these pistols have been authenticated, and they were issued to high ranking officers within the SS organization. The purpose of the pistol was to serve as a secret weapon which captured SS officers could use as an escape weapon. Of course the practicality of such a device is questionable. One could only imagine an escaping Nazi, thrusting his pelvis as the pistol went “pew, pew, pew, pew!”. -- source link
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