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Ultra Rare Miniature Pistol – Extremely Good condition for a 100-year-old firearm, comes with purse and is a very, very low serial number, highly sort after by collectors.

More information on this amazing piece of history.

The Liliput Model 1926 is an ultra-small, German semi-automatic pocket pistol designed and manufactured by August Menz in Suhl, Germany, during the 1920s.

Key Features

• Caliber: Produced primarily in tiny 4.25mm Liliput (.17 ACP)
• Design: Simple blowback operation with an internal hammer or striker, built for maximum concealability as a vest-pocket pistol.
• Size: Extremely compact; the 4.25mm version measures roughly 9.2 cm (3.6 inches) in total length, making it one of the smallest production semi-automatic handguns ever made.
• Markings: Typically stamped on the slide with "LILIPUT KAL. 4,25 MODELL 1926" or equivalent caliber designations.

History and Legacy

August Menz introduced the Liliput line in the mid-1920s capitalizing on a civilian market desiring tiny, easily concealable personal defense handguns. Because of their diminutive cartridges (especially the 4.25mm), they were drastically underpowered by modern defensive standards, but they remain highly sought-after collector's items today due to their intricate scale, unique mechanical design, and historical rarity.