The Pressin was a two-shot derringer made to be disguised as a pair of glasses. It was intended for use by politicians, military officers, and other potential victims of kidnapping by groups like the ETA.

It held two rounds of a special 7.65mm E cartridge, which was a rimless .32 ACP with a case cut down to 15mm. It was loaded to a higher pressure than normal .32ACP, firing a 5 gram (77 grain) bullet at 250 m/s (820fps).

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  • FrostyTheDoo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    9 months ago

    If you are kidnapped they will check you for guns right away, but they might not think twice about a glasses case in your pocket. Why would there be a gun in a glasses case?

    • Norgur@kbin.social
      4·
      9 months ago

      because it feels very funny when prodded… very chunky and not at all glass-like. So you’d check it out. Might not be thinking of a gun, might be a knife or some shit.