I think this one is pretty ugly - The Helfricht B
I don't know why, but the Helfricht reminds me of a Noisy Cricket from the MIB movies.
Noah
Ugliest gun on the face of the earth???
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I don't know why, but the Helfricht reminds me of a Noisy Cricket from the MIB movies.
Noah
bmcgilvray
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Oh my! There is another example of these things in the world. I almost posted mine here yesterday as an example of firearms' ugliness.
We're going to have to have a sub-topic within this thread about who has the ugliest Helfricht.
Apparently the pistols are pretty rare, made in small quantities between 1920 and 1929. I can see why when considering its lines. It is also the only handgun I have with a stub barrel so short and with such a low bore axis that the tip of my left index finger almost gets in front of the muzzle when I shoot it in a two-handed hold if I don't mind how I grip the thing.
I assume that the serial number is beneath the right grip. Is that what you found, WhisperFan?
We're going to have to have a sub-topic within this thread about who has the ugliest Helfricht.
Apparently the pistols are pretty rare, made in small quantities between 1920 and 1929. I can see why when considering its lines. It is also the only handgun I have with a stub barrel so short and with such a low bore axis that the tip of my left index finger almost gets in front of the muzzle when I shoot it in a two-handed hold if I don't mind how I grip the thing.
I assume that the serial number is beneath the right grip. Is that what you found, WhisperFan?
WhisperFan
Member
I wish I knew - that photo was a from a finished auction I saw once. I wanted to save the photo to remind me of what it was. As ugly as it is, it really appeals to me and I have been looking for one for a couple years now.
Yours isn't for sale - is it ?
Yours isn't for sale - is it ?
OP
For reference on the Type 14, see my article on this pistol in the July issue of Dillon's Blue Press catalog/magazine. It can be read online at:
http://www.bridleandbit.net/ebooks/bluepress/bluepressjul10/jul10/object_files/main.swf
Go to page 40 for the article.
John
rhmc24
Absent Comrade
Is this one ugly enough to enter? 12 gauge six shooter. Under lever rotates and cocks it.
The Last Standing Knight
Member
Is this one ugly enough to enter? 12 gauge six shooter. Under lever rotates and cocks it.
Oh, my...I LIKE IT!
What is it?
Where is it made?
Is it made anymore?
Where can I find one?
The Last Standing Knight
Member
If I remember my military history correctly, Japanese officers were more savy with swords than handguns. I believe the standard practice for carry and use of such was "condition 3"; when combat was immenient the Japanese officer would draw and rack his pistol, but would fire only if necessary. When combat was over, they unloaded the chambers.
Perhaps I'm mistaken on this and maybe someone on the forum knows more. But I think Japanese officers perferred to lead charges with drawn swords if at all possible.
