List of Guns and Weapons

This page details a list of all guns and other weapons shown throughout *Princess Principal*.

## Development

According to mechanical designer Fumihilo Katagai, the anime staff of *Princess Principal* put a lot of thought into the guns that appeared in the show.  They specifically wanted to make sure that the guns were available in England around the time the series takes place. In regards to Ange's gun (a Webley-Fosbury automatic revolver) Katagai said he had wanted to incorporate such a gun into an anime for a long time. He speculated that *Princess Principal* was the first anime to feature the gun.  On the other hand, Dorothy's shotgun is an original design. The designers were asked to match the gun to the shotgun holster on Dorothy's outfit in Kouhaku Kuroboshi's character concept artwork. Katagai proposed several different composition plans for the engine section of Dorothy's gun, and finally settled on a revolving type. Another original gun design is a portable Gatling gun that appears from time to time in the series.

## Guns

### Pistols

#### Borchardt C-93

A henchman of the Kingdom's Home Office is seen with a C-93 pistol in episode one of season one.

*Spy and Seek* page 102
#### Derringer

Several derringers are shown on the wall in White Pigeon's Clubroom in episode three of season one.

#### Flintlock Duelling Pistols

During Chise's duel in Episode 8 "Case 11 Pell-mell Duel" against Cameron two British Heavy Dragoon Flintlock Pistols are used. In *Princess Principal Secret Files* on page 51, the two flintlock pistols are shown to be '*Robert Wogdon duelling pistols*' made by the *Wogdon & Barton firm.*

*Spy and Seek* page 101
 The Wogdon duelling pistols can be seen in the top right of the settei sheet.The bullet comes out the barrel without any success.
#### Flintlock Axe Pistol

At the end of episode 7, Gazelle used a Polish cavalry Flintlock axe.

*Spy and Seek* page 110
#### Luger P08

"Constable nr. 3" is seen with a Luger pistol in episode one of season one.

*Spy and Seek* page 102The man with an injured arm is holding a Luger pistol.
#### Mauser C96 Pistol

A henchman of the Kingdom's Home Office is seen with a Mauser pistol in episode one of season one.

*Spy and Seek* page 102The man on the far-right is seen holding a Mauser pistol.
#### Schönberger-Laumann M1892

Princess Charlotte is seen with a Schönberger-Laumann M1892 automatic pistol in Episode 3 "Case 2 Vice Voice" before and in going onto the air ship. Princess also uses it again in Episode 4 "Case 9 Roaming Pigeons" when infiltrating the boat.

### Revolvers

#### Allen & Thurber Pepperbox

An Allen & Thurber Pepperbox revolver is shown on the wall in White Pigeon's Clubroom in episode three of season one.

Top row, fourth from the left
#### Beaumont-Adams Revolver

A Beaumont-Adams Revolver is shown on the wall in White Pigeon's Clubroom in episode three of season one.

#### Colt 1849 Pocket

A Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver is shown on the wall in White Pigeon's Clubroom in episode three of season one.

#### Colt Paterson 1836

A Colt Paterson 1836 Revolver is shown on the wall in White Pigeon's Clubroom in episode three of season one.

#### Dreyse-Kufahl M1861

A Dreyse-Kufahl M1861 Revolver is shown on the wall in White Pigeon's Clubroom in episode three of season one.

#### Enfield No. 2 Mk.I

The Enfield No. 2 revolver is used by various characters including being used as the standard revolver for the Highland Regiment and Kingdom Army. Ange, Prefect and other commonwealth agent students use Enfield revolvers during a flashback in Episode: 10 "Case 22 Comfort Comrade". Prefect uses a nickel Enfield revolver with white grips at the end of the same Episode. The female Commonwealth Agent Zelda also uses an Enfield revolver in Episode 12 "Case 24 Fall of the Wall".

Serial killer "Poison Gas Jack" with Enfield revolverHe holds his revolver while wondering why his shots didn't hurt Chise (Ep. 07).Prefect's Enfield with white grips (Ep. 10).Zelda fires her Enfield (Ep. 12).
#### Galand M1872

Eric Anderson is seen with a Galand Revolver in episode 1.

*Spy and Seek* page 102
 The revolver can be seen in the bottom-left corner.Frightened Eric Anderson with Galand RevolverGaland Revolver pointed at Ange le CarriéGaland Revolver being dropedAnge le Carrié with Galand Revolver
#### Lefaucheux M1854

A Lefaucheux M1854 revolver is shown on the wall in White Pigeon's Clubroom in episode three of season one.

#### Mle 1892 Revolver

A Mle 1892 Revolver is shown on the wall in White Pigeon's Clubroom in episode three of season one.

#### Smith & Wesson Model 1

A Smith & Wesson Model 1 is shown on the wall in White Pigeon's Clubroom in episode three of season one.

#### Webley .455 Mk II

A Webley .455 Mk II is shown on the wall in White Pigeon's Clubroom in episode three of season one.

#### Webley Bulldog

A Webley Bulldog is shown on the wall in White Pigeon's Clubroom in episode three of season one.

#### Webley Fosbery Automatic Revolver

A British-made Webley Fosbery automatic revolver is used by Ange le Carré in episode one of season one.

Merchandise
### Rifles

#### Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III

The Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III is the standard rifle for the Kingdom army and the Highland Regiment. Beatrice is seen with one in Episode 4 as she is disguised as a soldier.

A sailor with his SMLE over his back (Ep. 03).Closer view of the front sights (Ep. 04).Beatrice with her slinged SMLE and gasmask (Ep. 04).Soldiers standing guard with their rifles (Ep. 07).Soldiers charge with their SMLEs (Ep. 12).Several SMLEs on tables (Ep. 12).
#### Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I

A Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk 1 is seen on the wall in Episode 3 "Case 2 Vice Voice".

The No.4 Mk.I behind Ange and Dorothy.
#### M1903 Springfield

What is believed to be a US M1903 Springfield is used in Crown Handler Chapter 2 to shoot Prince Richard in the shoulder by an assassin during the prince's welcome home ceremony.

### Shotguns

#### Dorothy's Shotgun

A revolver type, sawn-off shotgun is used by Dorothy in episode one of season one. In episode five Dorothy fires a solid slug from the firearm. In *Princess Principal Secret Files Book* on page 39, Dorothy's gun is shown to be chambered in 410 gauge.

Concept artwork of Dorothy's shotgun by Fumihiro Katagai. Reference sheetReference sheet(Ep. 01)The side of the gun. (Ep. 01)Side of gun (Ep. 04)Merchandise
#### Double-barreled Shotguns

Multiple double-barreled shotguns are shown being used by the Duke of Normandy, Prince Richard and nobility while waterfowl hunting.

#### Winchester Model 1897

A Winchester Model 1897 can be seen hanging on the wall in episode three.

The Winchester above the SMLE.
### Miscellaneous firearms

#### 1877 Bulldog Gatling Gun

1877 Bulldog Gatling Guns are used by Kingdom sailors in Episode 3 "Case 2 Vice Voice" on the HMS Gloucester Airship.

Sailors man an unloaded Gatling.Another sailor fires at Ange. Note the .45-70 cartridge.Full view of the scene and of the Gatling.
#### Cane Gun

A cane gun is shown on the wall in White Pigeon's Clubroom in episode three of season one.

Top row, first from the right
#### Grenade Launcher

*Spy and Seek* page 104
 Top right
#### Pen Gun

A pen gun is used in episode three of season one. It is among the gun wall in the White Pigeon's Clubroom and Princess Charlotte manages to discharge a round when fiddling with it after removing the safety. The round narrowly misses Ange and Dorothy.

The pen gun (Ep. 03).Princess Charlotte with the pen gun (Ep. 03).(Ep. 03)
#### Petit Protecteur

A Petit Protecteur (French for "Small Protector") ring gun is used by the Duke of Normandy in episode two of season one to shoot Foreign Affairs Committee Member Morgan.

*Spy and Seek* page 103
 The Petit Protecteur can be seen in the top-right corner
#### SMG

A henchman of the Kingdom's Home office are seen with a water-cooled gatling-type SMG with a side mounted magazine that resembles that of a MP18s . It is powered by a powerful spring.

A reference sheet, designed and drawn by Katagai Fumihilo.
#### Suitcase Gun

Prefect uses a suitcase gun during Episode 10 in her escape.

Firing mechanism activatedSuitcase on the ground (not activated)Suitcase gun firing
## Bladed weapons

### Chise Todo's Katana

Chise Todo's signature weapon is a katana.

*Spy and Seek* page 101
 Chise's Katana can be seen in the bottom left of the settei sheet.Merchandise
### Jūbei Tōdō's Katana

Tōdō Jūbei's Katana hitting Beatrice's neckkatanas bladeblade and handleChise and Jūbei fight (Episode 5)
### Tomahawk

In Crown handler chapter 2, the native American sniper carries a tomahawk which is holstered to his side.

## Other Weapons

### Cannon

Sailors wheel and setup a cannon on the HMS Gloucester airship in episode three, with the idea being they will breach the room by blow up the door.

*Spy and Seek* page 093
 Top right hand cornerCpl. Henry mans the cannon.
### Cavorite Bomb

A *Cavorite Bomb* is a weapon developed by the Commonwealth and has a tremendous payload, with enough power to completely destroy an armoured battleship with a single hit. It is first shown in Crown Handler Chapter 2.

### No. 1 Grenade Variant

A Grenade, Hand, No. 1 variant is used in Crown Handler Chapter 3 by Prince Richard's men in an assassination attempt.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1  *""Princess Principal" with the theme of high school girls x spies, what is behind the mechanical design that supports the steampunk worldview?"*. Dengeki Hobby Editorial Department. Released August 25, 2017 11:00. (Archive.) **Note:** Translated using DeepL.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJVqtgB6SqE
3. ↑  *"(プリプリ豆知識) ドロシーの散弾銃を架空の製品にしたのは、実在のものを短くすると先行する作品の印象が強くなってしまうからです。また、短いレバーアクション銃をドロシーのホルスターに入れると美容師さんのハサミに見えてしまう問題もありました。#pripri"*. Fumihiro Katagai. Released September 11, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
4. ↑  https://twitter.com/fumihilo/status/1345571228388495361