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GUNS, GADGETS AND DEVICES CREATED BY 'Q' for 007

Welcome to the gallery of some of the guns, gadgets, and devices used by James Bond 007 on his missions from Dr. No (1962) to Skyfall (2012). These gadgets were created with the innovative and genius scientists and designers in Q's branch in MI-6. Some of these devices had normal capabilities and many had elements of surprise which surprised not only the adversaries of James Bond 007 in the movies, but also many viewers. Click/scroll on the images below for infomation on these exciting gadgets.

Walther PPK

Walther PPK

Used by James Bond in the movie Dr. No (1962) and every subsequent movie up to Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) where this gun was switched to Walther P99. The use of Walther PPK resumed in the movie, Quantam of Solace (2008).

Luminous Rolex wristwatch

Luminous Rolex wristwatch

James Bond confirms the functioning of the Geiger Counter by testing it against the luminous, slightly radioactive dial of this wristwatch (a Rolex 6538 Submariner) in the movie, Dr. No (1962).

Geiger counter

Geiger counter

Bond used the Geiger counter to scan the bottom of the boat that had taken the late John Strangways to Crab Key Island, confirming that the rock samples he had brought back had been radioactive. This gadget was used in the movie, Dr No (1962).

Pager

Pager

Bond had this pager to notify him if he ever needed to contact MI6. It was a one way method of communication (from MI6 to the operative) and bleeped when the user was needed. This gadget was user in the movie, From Russia with Love (1963).

Attaché briefcase

Attaché briefcase

The briefcase was given to Bond by Q-branch. The briefcase contained a folding sniper rifle inside. The secret compartments accessible on the outside of the case, contained ammunition, a knife and fifty gold sovereigns. This briefcase was used in the movie, From Russia with Love (1963).

Bug detector

Bug detector

Bond used the bug detector to detect the presence of a phone tapping devices in his hotel room in the movie, From Russia with Love (1963).

Tape-recorder camera

Tape-recorder camera

Bond used this small reel-to-reel tape recorder disguised as a camera to interrogate Tatiana in the movie, From Russia with Love (1963).

Bell Rocket Belt

Bell Rocket Belt

After assassinating Colonel Jacques Bouvar, Bond uses this Bell Rocket Belt jet pack to make a quick escape to the nearby DB5. This Bell Rocket Belt is a low-power rocket propulsion device that allows an individual to safely travel/leap over small distances. This device was used in the movie, Thunderball (1965).

Underwater Camera

Underwater Camera

This camera was capable of taking eight rapid pictures in the dark using an infrared film. The camera contained a built-in Geiger counter which displayed radiation levels via an audible clicking noise emitted by the camera. This camera was used by 007 in the movie, Thunderball (1965).

Tape recorder book

Tape recorder book

This device used a sensitive microphone to record surrounding noise. It was hidden in a hollowed-out copy of the Nassau Directory. This device was used by 007 in the movie, Thunderball (1965).

Shooting Cigarette

Shooting Cigarette

This shooting cigarette was capable of shooting a jet powered projectile accurately up to 30 yards. These cigarettes were used by 007 in the movie, You only live twice (1967).

Slot machine ring

Slot machine ring

This ring was created by Q and when used it ensured a jackpot at the slot machines every time. This ring was used by 007 in the movie, Diamonds are forever (1971).

Magnetic/buzzsaw wristwatch

Magnetic/buzzsaw wristwatch

This highly modified Rolex Submariner wristwatch was given to Bond by M. When turned on, it had the capability to snag any lightweight metallic item and had a circular saw built into its face. This wristwatch was used by 007 in the movie, Live and Let Die (1973).

Bug detector

Bug detector

This handheld device had the ability to sweep a room for electronic microphones and transmit messages in morse code. This bug detector was used by 007 in the movie, Live and Let Die (1973).

CO2 bullet

CO2 bullet

This bullet contained highly pressurized and compressed carbon dioxide (CO2). This CO2 bullet was used by 007 in the movie, Live and Let Die (1973).

Cigarette lighter radio

Cigarette lighter radio

This radio transmitter/receiver disguised as a car cigarette lighter installed in a CIA vehicle. This device was used by 007 in the movie, Live and Let Die (1973).

Brush transmitter

Brush transmitter

This radio was hidden inside a clothing brush with a key. This device had the capability to transmit messages in morse code. This device was used by 007 in the movie, Live and Let Die (1973).

Teletype wristwatch

Teletype wristwatch

This modified Seiko 0674 wristwatch basically worked like a pager and had a built-in telex that allowed MI6 to send important messages to Bond. The messages were printed out like a miniature teletype. This wristwatch was used by 007 in the movie, The Spy who Loved Me (1977).

Ski pole rifle

Ski pole rifle

This specially designed ski pole had the capability to fire 0.30 calibre rounds from a four shot clip in the handle. Twisting the top of the pole to reveals the trigger. This ski pole rifle was used by 007 in the movie, The Spy who Loved Me (1977).

Miniature Camera

Miniature Camera

This miniature camera had Bond's 007 number imprinted on it. The lens of the camera made the middle 0 of the number. This miniature camera was used by 007 in the movie, Moonraker (1979).

Wrist dart gun

Wrist dart gun

This wrist dart gun was worn like a wrist-watch. This device was activated by nerve impulses from the user's wrist and it has the capability to fire both armour-piercing and cyanide-coated darts. This Wrist dart gun was used by 007 in the movie, Moonraker (1979).

Safe-cracking device

Safe-cracking device

This safe-cracking device was concealed within a normal looking cigarette case. The device used X-Ray technology to see the inner workings of the safe's locking mechanism. This device was used by 007 in the movie, Moonraker (1979).

Laser Rifle

Laser Rifle

This laser rifle was designed for space combat. It was used by 007 in the movie, Moonraker (1979).

Explosive wristwatch

Explosive wristwatch

This modified Seiko calibre M354-5019 wristwatch contained a small circular reel of explosives inside a rear compartment. The explosives and fuse ware linked to the watch by a small length of wire and this wristwatch also acted like a detonator. This wristwatch was used by 007 in the movie, Moonraker (1979).

Polarizing sunglasses

Polarizing sunglasses

These polarizing sunglasses allowed the user the ability of seeing clearly through tinted glass. This device was used by 007 in the movie, A View to a Kill (1985).

Camera Ring

Camera Ring

This device contains a miniature camera. The camera ring was used by 007 in the movie, A View to a Kill (1985).

Night vision goggles

Night vision goggles

These night vision goggles were used by 007 in the movie, the living daylights (1987).

Keychain

Keychain

This keychain contained had skeleton keys attached to it which according to Q, could open 90% of the worlds locks. It also contained some clever audio-actuated modifications. Whistling the first bar of "Rule Britannia" caused it to spray stun gas. It also contained an explosive charge which was activated by the wolf whistle. This Keychain was used by 007 in the movie, The Living Daylights (1987).

Lighter

Lighter

This lighter was presented to James Bond as a gift from his friend Felix Leiter and Della on the occasion of their wedding. This lighter generates a huge burst of flame. This lighter was used by 007 in the movie, Licence to Kill (1989).

Laser Polaroid camera

Laser Polaroid camera

This laser Polaroid camera has the ability to take (1) X-rayed pictures and (2) shooting a laser (when flash is used). This camera was used by 007 in the movie, Licence to Kill (1989).

Signature camera gun

Signature camera gun

This device was initially set as a camera, but when modified and put together it became a sniper rifle due to the scanner built into the grip. This signature camera gun was used by 007 in the movie, Licence to Kill (1989).

Piton gun

Piton gun

This Piton gun had the capability to fire grappling hook (piton). It also had a laser cutting attachment. This gun was used by 007 in the movie, Goldeneye (1995).

Limpet mine

Limpet mine

This limpet mine was a high explosive, remotely detonated mine which could be detonated by James Bond's Omega Seamaster wristwatch. This Limpet mine was used by 007 in the movie, Goldeneye (1995).

Digital binoculars

Digital binoculars

This digital binoculars had the capability to autofocus and zoom images. It also had the capability to work like a digital camera and satellite uplink to send visual data. This device was used by 007 in the movie, Goldeneye (1995).

Cutter/detonator wristwatch

Cutter/detonator wristwatch

This modified Omega Seamaster wristwatch had a built in laser cutter and remote detonator. This cutter/detonator wristwatch was used by 007 in the movie, Goldeneye (1995).

Ballpoint pen grenade

Ballpoint pen grenade

This Ballpoint pen grenade is a class four grenade. It was armed with a 4-second fuse which was armed after three clicks in succession. Another three clicks disarmed the fuse. This device was used by 007 in the movie, Goldeneye (1995).

Grappling Belt

Grappling Belt

This grappling belt was a size 34 leather belt. It concealed a piton hidden behind the buckle. This belt had the capability to fire out up to 75 feet of high tensile wire which had the capability to support the weight of an average person. This device was used by 007 in the movie, Goldeneye (1995).

Explosive wristwatch

Explosive wristwatch

A modified Omega Seamaster explosive wristwatch had a small, detachable charge that could be detonated by turning the watch's dial. This was used by 007 in the movie, Tomorrow Never Dies (1997).

Walther P99

Walther P99

This Walther P99 gun was used by 007 from the movie, Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) to Casino Royale (2006).

Ericsson Mobile Phone

Ericsson Mobile Phone

This Ericsson mobile phone had the ability to be used to drive the BMW 750iL by remote. It also contained a fingerprint scanner, 20,000 volt taser, key replicator, and controls for operating the car's defence system. The device flipped open to reveal a touchpad and LCD display when operating the BMW 750iL by remote. This device was used by 007 in the movie, Tomorrow Never Dies (1997).

Detonator Spectacles

Detonator Spectacles

These Detonator spectacles had the capability to remotely detonate an explosive "flash-bang" charge. This device was used by 007 in the movie, The World is not Enough (1999).

Grappling/torch wristwatch

Grappling/torch wristwatch

This modified Omega Seamaster wristwatch contained: (1) Grappling hook with fifty feet of high-tensile micro-filament, able to support 800 pounds of weight and (2) A high intensity lighted bezel. This device was used by 007 in the movie, The World is not Enough (1999).

X-ray shades

X-ray shades

These X-ray shades sunglasses had X-ray vision capability to check for concealed weapons. This device was used by 007 in the move, The World is not Enough (1999).

Cutter/detonator wristwatch

Cutter/detonator wristwatch

This wristwatch contained an explosive detonator and laser beam cutter, similar to the one used in Goldeneye (1995). This device was again used by 007 in the movie, Die another day (2002).

Glass-shattering ring

Glass-shattering ring

This glass shattering ring was a 'ultra high frequency single digit sonic agitator unit'. This was activated by a clockwise twist and had the capability to shatter bullet-proof glass upon contact. This ring was used by 007 in the movie, Die another Day (2002).

Miniature rebreather

Miniature rebreather

Miniature rebreather - This Miniature rebreather was similar to device used in the movie Thunderball (1965). It had the capability of oxygen supply for a few minutes. The rebreather was used by 007 in Thunderball (1965) and Die another Day (2002).

Walther PPK/S

Walther PPK/S

This modified Walther PPK/S was a 9mm short weapon with a palm scanner built into the grip. It was similar to the signature gun used in Licence to Kill (1989). This gun would only be used by James Bond as the pistol was coded to his palm prints. This gun was used by 007 in the movie, Skyfall (2012).

Radio transmitter

Radio transmitter

This Radio Transmitter is a locator device which, when activated, emits a signal that can be traced by MI6. This transmitter was used by 007 in the movie, Skyfall (2012).

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