To initiate your return, please contact us at 888.922.4108 or visit us at your local store. Please note that returned items must be in new condition.Ĭutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners and knife storage) may require extra information and safety instructions. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request). Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Within 30 days, you may return most items for a refund of the merchandise value. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage we will arrange for a prompt replacement. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Return PolicyĪt Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states. Next Day Deliveryįor an additional charge of $26 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping destination. For a little extra, the Squeezer could be finely engraved and accompanied by a leather carrying case that could easily be mistaken for a cigar case.UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 3–5 business days. Most were simple and unadorned, but some more elaborate models were available. Releasing the mechanism ejects the spent case, making the gun ready to be reloaded and fired with another hand compression.Īll Gaulois pistols held five 8mm rounds in the magazine. Once in the barrel, the cartridge is fired at the completion of the squeeze. When it is squeezed, a cartridge is moved up from the magazine in the grip to the barrel. The sliding mechanism at the back of the pistol does all the work. Since the pistol is only 0.63 inches thick, it fits easily in your hand, with the barrel protruding between your fingers. The gun fires exactly the way you would think: by squeezing it. One of the most interesting designs in Europe was the Gaulois Squeezer. The fact that Shattuck’s name is misspelled on his own gun-leaving out the second “T”-was certainly no help when it came to name recognition. The “steampunk” design and use of obsolete ammunition help give the gun its 19th century feel.īrowning fared much better than his former employer, as almost no one is familiar with C.S. In reality, however, these ring pistols were all made in the 20th century. With its fitted case and pinfire ammo, the gun evokes the feel of mid-19th century Europe. It is also the most misunderstood pistol here. The smallest example on the list is Le Petit Protector. The squeezing motion both rotates the turret and forces the firing pin against the back of the cartridge. Each of the seven shots is discharged by squeezing the palm lever at the back of the pistol. 32 Short rimfire cartridges were loaded into a turret that was held in place by the gun’s sideplate. Two geographically named companies sold the guns in the U.S.: the Chicago Fire Arms Company and Minneapolis Fire-Arms Company. First patented in 1883 in the United States, the design would go on to become patented in Belgium, Italy, England and France. Palm Protectorīy far, the most widely known example of palm pistols is the Protector variant. Other than that, they’re exactly the same as any other. (Huh, imagine that!) The 2-inch-barreled bicycle variants of the Safety Hammerless are collector’s items today, bringing considerably more than their cousins with longer barrels. When equipped with a 2-inch barrel, the revolver became known as a “bicycle gun” because it was comfortable to carry while riding a bike. Made from 1888 to 1937, these guns were popular pocket pistols because there was no external hammer to get hung up on your pants when drawing from concealment. Smith & Wesson’s Safety Hammerless revolver is better known by its “Lemon Squeezer” nickname, derived from the grip safety on the backstrap. Here are some examples of antique pistols that we’re seeing reimagined today, and some that we will likely never see again. While some may seem truly innovative, others are experiencing a resurgence. This has led to the rise of some interesting options available to consumers. Handguns designed for ultra-discreet concealed carry are all the rage right now.
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