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Beautiful Metal-Fabricated Rubber Band Shooters
RocketNews24 staff member, Mr. Sato, posses with a ZumA2.
RocketNews24 staff member, Mr. Sato, posses with a ZumA2 rubber band gun.

ZumA2 is a cabinetmaker from Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture who works in steel. When he’s not hammering out desks and filing cabinets, he’s using the tools of his trade to fabricate the most gorgeous sci-fi-inspired rubber band guns.

The Silver Wolf. ZumA2's first gun, inspired by Metal Gear Sold 4.
The Silver Wolf, ZumA2’s first effort, inspired by Metal Gear Sold 4.

ZumA2 has so far fabricated some 30 different guns and even begun to offer a production model. “Mass-produce” wouldn’t be the right word, as ZumA2 still fashions each one by hand, out of stainless steel and aluminum. The wooden grips found on some of the models are also hand-carved.

All of the guns use this same basic firing mechanism.
All of the guns use this same basic firing mechanism.

ZumA2 told the Japanese news site, RocketNews24, that he was inspired to make his first gun after playing Metal Gear Solid 4 on a Playstation3. It was after having a visit from the Japan Rubber Band Gun Shooting Association that ZumA2 realized rubber band shooting was a serious, competitive hobby (who knew?) and he’s been obsessed ever since.

The Fenrir, the model that ZumA2 is now selling.
The Fenrir, the model that ZumA2 has begun selling.

The fabrication on these objects is so impressive. Many of them have different features for loading, gripping, sighting, and they’re all in different shapes and styles. The attention to detail and undeniably refined shopcraft make these especially beautiful machines, far beyond their childish purpose.

The Yeti, a fully automatic submachine gun.
The Yeti, a fully automatic submachine gun.

Some of the shooters are semi-automatic, firing 10-12 bands. ZumA2 also makes fully automatic rubber band submachine guns that can fire up to 30 rounds at 1000rpm. The model he’s now selling, the Fenrir, costs about 19,000 yen (US $230), but sadly, he’s currently only selling it in Japan.

An exploded view of the Yeti.
An exploded view of the Yeti.
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3 thoughts on “Beautiful Metal-Fabricated Rubber Band Shooters

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  2. Slartifartfast says:

    I’m just a bit concerned that these weapons could get into the hands of criminals. ;-)

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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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