Smith & Wesson M76

Shooting a Smith & Wesson M76 at Big Sandy Spring of 2011. LINK: Youtube

Man Makes Tiny Guns out of Corn Stalks

83-year old Leo Clark makes tiny model guns out of corn stalks. Some of them feature moving parts and can be loaded with tiny cartridges, also made completely out of corn. They’re incredibly detailed, right down to the crosshairs in the scopes. You can watch a local news video about Clark at the link. Note that the news story appears to be at least three years old.

Video Link, Via: Everyday, No Days Off, Via: Neatorama

Eclectic Method - Guns

Eclectic Method - Guns, LINK: Youtube

The Miniature Guns of Michel Lefaivre

Michel Lefaivre is a gunsmith who makes miniature, functional firearms. Pictured above is one example of his work, a 1/4 scale Gras rifle model 1874. Lefaivre writes about how he does it:

Each part starts from a raw piece of material, reduced in size with a milling machine or a precision lathe. The biggest part of the work is made with a file in the fitting vice. At a quality of manufacture and finish equal to the full size, it is more difficult to make a functioning piece reduced to 1/3 scale. The more minute the detail, the more time it takes, and the more risk of making a mistake. Few pieces were successful the first time round. All those not strictly in conformity were scrapped without pity.

To perfect the work and to give it its final touch, the best specialist of our country have been called upon for the engraving, inlaying, gilding, checkering and the wood carving.

Mandatory tooling includes a toolmaker’s lathe, a clockmaker’s lathe, a precision milling machine and hundreds of needle files of all shapes and grades. Burrs and polishing tools of all shapes, pertaining to clockmakers, jewellers, dentists, chisellers and sculptors are used. Very good eyesight and an infinite reserve of patience, tenacity and elbow grease are also required.

Link, Via: Hell in a Handbasket | Photo: The Craftsmanship Museum | Previously: The World’s Smallest Gun, Via: Neatorama

Detailed Image of Rifle Drawn In MS Paint

(YouTube Link)

YouTube user FuggedaboutitNL created this time lapse video of his creation of a picture of a Bushmaster ACR (a type of rifle) using nothing but MS Paint. His channel is filled with similarly precise renditions of guns made with that program.

Via: CrunchGear, Via: Neatorama

14 Cameras That Look Just Like Guns

Proving that expressions like 'point and shoot' are not just mere metaphor. Here are some examples in the history of camera design that have lead for one reason or another to items which look exactly like guns, from early experimental cameras to sniper style Paparazzi kit to toys.

(Via: 2leep, Via: The Presurfer)

Weapon art

Have a look at these interesting and original art works that are made not by a paint brush, or a pencil, but by weapons. It’s nice to see that not all weapons are used to kill people, but some of them are used to create art. It’s a pretty neat idea, and it sends a beautiful massage. It would be great if all guns could be used only this way and in this purpose. LINK

Al Farrow's Guns & Ammo Reliquaries

Trigger Finger of Santa Guerra

When I die and become Saint Neatorama, I’d like sculptor Al Farrow to make me a reliquary to treasure one of my body parts. Presumably my blogging pinkie. Al has made some 40 unusual reliquaries, mausoleums and monuments out of guns and ammo parts, dedicated to preserving the body parts of fictional saints.

Link – as suggested by Minnesotastan in this Neatorama post by John Farrier

The 50 Best Guns Ever Made

“You have to be grateful for the invention of the bolt action rifle. Maybe one of the greatest inventions when it comes to hunting. However, my personal favorite is my Browning A-bolt medallion. It shoots great an has never let me down. It is like hot girlfriend that is great in the sac too… Here are the 50 best guns ever made.” w/ slideshow photos. LINK

Sculptures Made of Bullets and Guns

Having somewhat religious themes... See more here.