Object Record
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Object Name |
Gun, Submachine |
Common Name |
Venus 22-2 Machine Pistol (Prototype) |
Catalog Number |
1976.141.02 |
Creator |
Von Wimmersperg, Heinrich |
Maker |
Venus Corporation |
Date |
1975 |
Material(s) |
Steel/Plastic |
Dimensions |
H-5.5 W-11.5 D-1.25 inches |
Description |
This is a .22 caliber double barrel machine pistol designed by Heinrich Von Wimmersperg and produced by the Venus Corporation of Utica, Michigan. It has a black steel receiver and barrels and an unfinished bolt and charger. This example has a translucent plastic pistol grip and trigger guard. There is a recessed magazine release in front of the receiver. The pistol has notch and post sights. This pistol is stamped "Von Wimmersperg SMG 22-3" and is serial number 0002. |
Notes |
This is one of two prototype Venus 22-2 Machine Pistols in the Kentucky Historical Society collection. It is based on a design by Austrian weapons designer Heinrich Von Wimmersperg. This example was made by Venus Corporation of Utica, Michigan after the company acquired rights to Von Wimmersperg's design. It is unclear how many were manufactured by Venus Corporation but it is believed that only prototypes exist. The design was later produced by the Columbian company Policarpa and marketed as the Policarpa 22-2. It is not known how many were produced. The example was donated by Alex Cuthbertson, president of Venus Corporation. |
Collection |
Alex Cuthbertson Collection |
People |
Venus Corporation Cuthbertson, Alexander C. Von Wimmersperg, Heinrich |
Subjects |
Weapons Firearms Machine guns Pistols |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |