This video provides an in-depth look at the Menz Liliput pocket pistols, manufactured by the August Menz Company in Germany during the 1920s. It details the different caliber variations offered, including 4.25mm, 6.35mm (.25 ACP), and later 7.65mm (.32 ACP). The description highlights the popularity of the 6.35mm model and compares the Liliput to its contemporaries like the FB Baby Browning, Walther Model 9, and Mauser 1910. The video also directs viewers to an external resource for a more comprehensive history of the Menz Company and its firearms.
This video explores the Menz Liliput, a fascinatingly small functional firearm produced in the 1920s. It highlights the rare 4.25mm (.17 caliber) variant, noting its low muzzle energy of approximately 17 foot-pounds, while still outperforming even smaller cartridges like the 2.7mm Kolibri. The description also mentions the more common .25ACP and .32ACP chamberings and provides a potential production timeframe from 1920-1927, with a commercial introduction in 1925.
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