This Origami Money Gun can be made in two ways. The first method is easier but it makes a flat model. The second method involves rolling a dollar bill around a pencil which can be tricky, but it results in a more 3D version with a tubular barrel.
In terms of terminology, the word “gun” refers to any firearm. The term “pistol” often refers to any handgun that is not a revolver. A “revolver” is a handgun which has a revolving cylinder where the bullets are located. There is not enough details in this origami model to determine if it is a revolver or a pistol; thus it shall be called a gun.
Origami Money Gun
Start with two crisp, dollar bills with the black-side facing up.
Step 1:
Fold and unfold the dollar bills in half.
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Step 2:
Fold the top-edge and the bottom-edge of the dollar bill to the middle crease.
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Step 3:
Fold both bills in half lengthwise.
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Step 4:
Fold the dollar bills in half crosswise.
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Step 5:
Let dollar bill B open up a little and slide in around dollar bill A as shown.
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Step 6:
Bring the ends of dollar bill B back down and weave them in between the two layers of dollar bill A.
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 Pull through.
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You’re done! |
 This shows how the pistol would look like if you started with the green-side of the dollar bill facing up.
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If you want a dollar bill gun that is more 3D, then follow the instructions below:
Step 7:
Instead of folding both dollar bills, roll one dollar bill around a pencil.
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Step 8:
Fold in half crosswise.
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Step 9:
Place rolled-up dollar bill A on top of a folded dollar bill B.
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Step 10:
Fold up the ends of dollar bill B and then tuck them in between the layers of rolled-up dollar bill A.
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Step 11:
Pull through.
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 Done: a double barreled origami $gun.
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Watch video: (not a dollar bill, but idea is similar)