Singing Bird Pistols

[Madpyro]

SO YOU THINK YOU HAVE A SPECIAL HANDGUN!!!



This is a short video on a pair of 200+ year-old mechanical singing bird
pistols; whether or not you are an antique gun aficionado, you'll be glad you took a moment to watch.
They are like great paintings. .. . only on a much grander scale.

http://www.christies.com/features/singing-bird-pistols-en-1422-3.aspx

Note: These pistols sold a few days ago for $5.8 million.

[Curley Red]

Thank you for posting this, that is the coolest thing I have ever seen. And I can honestly say if I had the money I would not hesitate to buy those. The craftsmanship is beyond anything I have ever seen. I am in awe.

[biofire]

Saw those over at The Firearms Blog. They are really incredible!

[five.five-six]

meh, probably safe queens

[PRCABR4Christ]

meh, probably safe queens

just don't leave them where children can find them, otherwise someone might get the bird

[Burbur]

They went for $5,866,499 Not bad for a couple of music boxes.

j/k I have never had the opportunity to see early mechanical birds in person, but have admired them online. But this by far is the best example(s) I have ever seen.

Thanks for posting.