**Franz Pfannl Kolibri 2.7mm Pistol in Case

2.7mm Kolibri. 1.375" barrel length. SN: 32. Nickel plated finish overall mounting checkered hardrubber grips featuring the FP logo and KOLIBRI model markings. Simple blowback operated striker action autoloading miniature pistol fed by detachable single stack magazines. Right sideplate is marked PFANNYL'S AUTOMAT-PISTOL above the ejection port with safety markings of SUR and FEU to the frame. Major components are struck with German {Crown/N} commercial proofs. Matching number 32 serial numbers visible on the barrel, breechblock, trigger, and magazine. Comes in a correct leather bound jewelry case with satin and velvet lining, and a full nickel plated box of cartridges.

Franz Pfannl was known for designing some of the smallest commercially available centerfire cartridges and pistols, including the 2mm Kolibri that was manufactured from about 1910-1914. Ceasing production as a result of WWI, Pfannl later designed and manufactured the unique 4.25mm Liliput cartridge for the Erika pistol following WWI. Born in 1866, Pfannl worked as a watch and clockmaker in his father's shop in Krems an der Donau, Austria. He later sold the shop and began manufacturing miniature pistol designs sometime in the early 1900's. Alongside producing miniature pistols, Pfannl's factory also made rifle grenades and flamethrowers during WWI. His factory was later used for the manufacture of pencils, and was also a location for secret weapons testing during WWII, according to Die Doppelstadt Krems Stein by Fruehwirth Hans.

*Cartridges must be shipped separately* {C&R}

From the Collection of Jeffrey W. Sanner