# Victorian Firearm Weapons The Steampunk Sub-Machine Gun Annihilates in the Looks Department By Jason Soy | Published 2011-06-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-sub-machine-gun References: [randommization](http://randommization.com/2011/06/28/steampunk-sub-machine-gun/) & [neilshy](http://www.neilshy.com/build/2011/6/17/steampunk-sub-machine-gun.html) This thing may not be an actual weapon, but the [Steampunk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-mouse) Sub-Machine Gun clearly kills in the looks department. Especially when compared to the weapons available to people in the Victorian era, the time period that inspired this contraption. The Steampunk Sub-Machine Gun is made by Neil Morrison using, as Randomization reports, "a telescope, candlestick holders, brass light fittings, valves, a vintage blowtorch and a few other things." I wouldn't be surprised to see this thing lying around in Nikola Tesla's house as it looks like some sort of ominous death ray. **Implications** - In an attempt to cope with the ever-changing technological front, consumers are turning to [steampunk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-nautilus) to provide them with gadgets that are oddly familiar while satiating their need to be cutting-edge. Corporations looking to introduce new technologies to consumers will enjoy a better reception if they incorporate [familiar design elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Steampunk-inspired Gadgets:** Consumers are gravitating towards steampunk-inspired gadgets that combine familiar design elements with cutting-edge technology. - **Retro-futuristic Aesthetics:** The Steampunk Sub-Machine Gun showcases the growing popularity of retro-futuristic aesthetics in consumer products. - **Repurposed Technology:** Neil Morrison's use of repurposed materials in creating the Steampunk Sub-Machine Gun highlights the trend of repurposing technology to create unique and visually striking products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage the demand for steampunk-inspired gadgets by incorporating retro-futuristic aesthetics in their product designs. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the repurposing of technology to create visually captivating pieces that cater to the growing interest in steampunk aesthetics. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The fashion and accessories industry can embrace the steampunk trend by incorporating retro-futuristic elements into their designs, appealing to consumers seeking unique and cutting-edge accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steampunk Desktop Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-desk.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [See-Through Medical Device Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpunk-inhaler.md) - [Animated Show-Inspired Butane Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Cannabis Vaporizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-interesting-products-2022.md) - [Realistic Weaponry Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vir-controller.md) - [Satisfying Steampunk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-oddly-satisfying-clock.md) - [Mechanical Vintage Dice Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wm-levsha.md) - [Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirk-oehlerking.md)