This Detroit-made pistol had a very short life.
Many inventors have figured they came up with the perfect firearm. And, many have ended up with failed businesses after reality caught up with them.
Watch as Ian from Forgotten Weapons examines the rare Kimball .30 Carbine Pistol.
If you owned an M1 Carbine, a sidearm chambered for that cartridge would be a sure seller. Other manufacturers had a limited success with .30- caliber handguns, but the Kimball was not one of them.
Once again, Ian from Forgotten Weapons found a really rare historical gem. Thanks to him for sharing!
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