This unique belt buckle gun is chambered for the 22 rimfire caliber and has 4 1-3/4-inch barrels drilled in a single steel block; individually triggered and spring loaded to snap forward when release lever is depressed. The bottom of the frame is marked "BLN. - 44 - SS / R. V. F. Z. NR. 5 R". The front belt plate is hinged at the top and swings up to expose the barrels, swing out, and firing mechanism. It has a aluminum German Army eagle affixed to the front. Almost all of the components are numbered "5" and it is finished in black. While very unique and collectible in their own right, most existing examples were not officially NSDAP made. The actual original design was an invention originally conceived by Louis Marquis, while in a WWI POW camp in 1915. As an engineer and inventor, Marquis refined his original design and in 1943 received an order to make five initial examples for Himmler's SS. The originals were all SS marked and had SS eagles on the belt plate. The underside of the belt plates of the originals were marked: Louis Marquis/W-Elberfeld/A. [see discussion in Deutches Waffen Revue for August and September, 1967, pages 8-9]. [see also page 153, Firearms Curiosa by Winant.]

Very good with approximately 40% of the black finish remaining mixed with a smooth brownish patina. Needs adjustment, the barrels won't lock down, otherwise the mechanics work properly. A very interesting and unique replica Nazi belt buckle multi shot gun.