"Like a hollow tube, with the sharp end torn up." He puts everything back away in the case, giving a few more rattling coughs, and sets it aside. "Revolvers are still in use, but automatics, like the one I first showed you, are getting more popular. When I started using them they were considered pretty heavy weaponry..."

He swallows the dregs of his tea with a wince. "I could take you outside in my world some time, but you'd need a change of clothes first."