Videos tagged with Office of Strategic Services

This video details the OSS Lockpick Pocketknife, a specialized tool developed for World War II intelligence operatives. It highlights the knife's compact design, integrating six lockpicking tools alongside a utilitarian blade. The original kit also included a leather pouch and a unique torsion wrench.

This video showcases experimental and unconventional weaponry developed and utilized by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during historical periods. It delves into unique designs and concepts that were ahead of their time. The description also provides links to related content and community platforms.

This "Walk-in Wednesday" episode features Tom showcasing two Liberator FP-45 Pistols, a single-shot firearm secretly commissioned by the OSS during WW2. The video highlights an authentic example alongside a high-quality reproduction by Vintage Ordinance Co. These pistols were intended for distribution behind enemy lines in Axis-occupied countries, providing locals with a simple weapon to incapacitate a guard, acquire their firearm, and resist occupation. The video also includes a shooting clip from InRangeTV.