The 8 worst guns ever made
For the most part, firearm technology has plateaued. The .45 Colt made in 1911 is still widely used. The AK-47 and AR-15 assault-rifle platforms are both more than half a century old.
But the items on this list employ some different ideas, most of which failed spectacularly.
From brass-knuckle-knife-revolvers to rocket-propelled ammunition, check out the eight worst guns ever produced.