Posted on 07/28/2016 8:01:27 AM PDT by w1n1
In the early 1900's French gangsters used a weapon called an Apache Revolver that functioned as a revolver, a knife and brass knuckles. The Apache operates on the principle of a pepperbox revolver using a pinfire cartridge and incorporates a fold-over knuckle duster forming the grip and also a rudimentary foldout, dual-edged knife.
Due to the lack of a barrel, the revolver’s effective range is very limited, but since all of its component parts can be folded inward towards the cylinder, it was easily concealable inside a pocket. It was common to leave an empty chamber with no cartridge under the hammer to prevent shooting oneself while having it concealed in a pocket or bag, as the weapon has no trigger guard or safety. This weapon is not able to be aimed precisely because of its lack of front and rear sights. Despite its limited potential, the revolver proved deadly at extremely close range. For reloading, the cartridge cylinder must be removed and replaced with a full one. See the full explanation on video here.
I like it!
“range is limited” indeed. It’s a Belly Buster, pure and simple. Shove it in the belly or chest, pull the trigger.
It’s a close range, in-yer-face weapon.
A lot of these were actually made in Belgium. The gunmakers around Liege churned out hundreds of thousands of weapons over the years, everything from your basic clunkers to guns made for the Russian Czars and European royalty that stand among the best guns ever built.
Damn, where can I get one!
The French called hoodlums “apaches” (pronounced apash).
I saw those in a gun book from the library in my youth. Looks like a pinfire.
Growing up in North Philly, we called them “zip guns”... :^)
Actually, it’s three — three — three in-yer-face weapons in one!
True that...
A “Whack!”, followed by a “stab!”, followed by a “ker-bang!”
(Yeah... I grew up when “Batman” was a TV series...”
The brass knuckles might be useful.
Very interesting. Thanks!
Yup. Why reach out and touch someone when you can get up close and personal?
If I can make a request, I want one that is a revolver, an espresso maker, and a 1980s fax machine.
Uh, you have to hold it backwards to use the brass knuckles.
“The French called hoodlums “apaches” (pronounced apash).”
Even had their own dance style
L’Apache
https://youtu.be/NPShAmfCafw
Indeed, it was an entire Parisian and Marseilles culture.
Not exactly. They fold, meant for use after the revolver cylinder runs empty. It was expected that the low-power cartridge would require emptying the weapon into an opponent to stop him...but he might have friends. The low power also meant that the sound of the shots stayed inside a room, and was less likely to attract outside attentiuon from les cops.
Why risk getting hurt when you don't have to?
Apache dancing.....today we call that “aggravated sexual assault.”
(Actually, the Reid guns were not nearly as craptacular - IMHO - as the other two.)
Mr. niteowl77
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