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A Maula pistol was a hand-held weapon, used to fire poison darts. It had a range of approximately 40 metres. Maula pistols usually maintained a spring-loaded mechanism. They were popular weapons during the Wars of Assassins in the days of the Faufreluches.
These weapons were especially effective on Arrakis (where shields were rarely in use), and were often used by the Fremen.
Appearances in the Dune series
Appearances in adaptations
- Dune (1984)
- Frank Herbert's Dune (2000)
- Dune (2021) - This version has a foldable pistol grip, for easier storage in a stillsuit tool pouch.
Stats
- Length: 15 - 20 centimeters (barrel)
- Mass: 0.5 - 1 kilogram
- Range: 5 - 40 meters
- Ammunition: 10 rounds per clip
Images of Maula pistols
Chani pointing a Maula pistol (The Illustrated Dune, art by John Schoenherr)
Paul Atreides pointing a Maula pistol (Dune, 2021)
Maula pistol (Dune, 2021, scale model replica of the full-sized prop)
Maula pistol (Dune, 2021, scale model replica of the full-sized prop)
Fremen handgun (Frank Herbert's Dune miniseries, 2000)
A Fremen pointing a Maula pistol (Dune CCG)