Videos tagged with Kolibri

This video details the incredibly small 2.7mm Kolibri pistol, the smallest centerfire firearm ever produced. Created by Austrian watchmaker Franz Pfannl in 1914, it utilized unique 2.7x9mm Kolibri ammunition. Despite its novelty and historical significance as a technical marvel, the pistol lacked practical stopping power, with its effectiveness limited to minor threats. Surviving units are now rare and valuable collector's items.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert overview of the 2.7mm Kolibri, the world's smallest production firearm. He details its blowback action, tiny detachable magazine (typically 5-6 rounds), and unique centerfire ammunition. Despite its size, the Kolibri is noted as being underpowered even for its era, primarily serving as a historical curiosity rather than a practical self-defense tool.