Secret Guns: Fully Automatic .22, Hip Mounted Pistol, Suppressed M1 Carbine

Published on May 3, 2017
Duration: 7:30

This video delves into specialized, often clandestine, firearm modifications from WWII. It covers a fully automatic Colt Woodsman in .22 LR with an extended slide, a unique hip-mounted Colt 1903 Hammerless utilizing a solenoid trigger for covert operations, and a suppressed M1 Carbine known as the 'Carbine S' fitted with modified Sten suppressors. The discussion highlights the ingenuity and specific manufacturing details of these rare weapons, often produced in very limited quantities for specialized purposes.

Quick Summary

This video explores rare WWII clandestine firearms, including a fully automatic Colt Woodsman with an extended slide, a hip-mounted Colt 1903 Hammerless using a solenoid trigger for covert use, and a suppressed M1 Carbine ('Carbine S') fitted with modified Sten suppressors, highlighting unique modifications and limited production runs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Modified Colt Woodsman .22
  2. 01:52Hip-Mounted Colt 1903 Hammerless
  3. 03:33SOE Suppressors and Cover Organizations
  4. 05:30Suppressed M1 Carbine (Carbine S)

Frequently Asked Questions

What was unique about the modified Colt Woodsman discussed?

The Colt Woodsman was modified by Eric Norman to operate in full-automatic mode. It featured a 5-inch slide extension and a thumb-operated lever to switch between semi-auto and full-auto fire, achieving a very rapid rate of fire.

How did the hip-mounted Colt 1903 Hammerless function?

This unique firearm was mounted on a British web belt and used a solenoid cable trigger connected to a finger ring. This allowed an agent to fire the weapon discreetly, even with their hands raised, as if in surrender.

What is the 'Carbine S' and what made it special?

The 'Carbine S' was a suppressed M1 Carbine chambered in .30 caliber. It was fitted with modified Sten Mk II or Mk VI suppressors, representing a specialized and rare modification, with only about 9 units ever produced.

Who were John Wilkes Bros and Parker-Hale in the context of these firearms?

Parker-Hale manufactured suppressors, and John Wilkes Bros, a London gunmaker, served as an in-house armorer for the SOE, modifying these suppressors for use on handguns.

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