OSS Flying Dragon: A Silent Poisoned Dart Gun

The Welrod MkII is a unique bolt-action pistol designed for clandestine operations during WW2, chambered in .32 ACP. Its integrated suppressor is exceptionally quiet initially, producing a 'loud thump' rather than a crack. However, the suppressor's internal wipes degrade after about 10 rounds, diminishing its effectiveness and increasing the sound signature.

This review focuses on a 2-inch snub-nose Colt Detective Special chambered in .38 Special, notable for its historical significance. A factory letter reveals this specific revolver was shipped to the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in 1944, making it a 'secret agent gun' and significantly increasing its collectible value.

This review details the OSS 'Bigot' conversion for the M1911, a clandestine weapon designed to fire finned darts silently. The system uses a .25 caliber blank cartridge to propel darts, with various designs including a pre-rifled option. While ingenious, the conversion was finicky and likely saw limited production or combat use.

This video review explores the B&T Hush Puppy Glock, a modern interpretation of the Vietnam-era MACV-SOG MK22 Mod 0. The presenter expresses excitement, highlighting the historical lineage connecting to the WWII Welrod and B&T's VP9 and Station Six. The video delves into the design's mechanics, emphasizing its exceptionally quiet operation with a pinned slide and suppressed capability. A live fire demonstration is included, alongside a discussion on the pistol's intended user. The review also features mentions of Silencer Shop, Checkmate Magazines, Wiley X glasses, Ciguera Gear, and Sly Tactical slings.

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.

This review details the OSS Stinger, a disposable .22 Short pistol designed for covert WWII operations. It highlights three variants (T1, T1E1, T2) and explains the single-shot firing mechanism activated by a pocket clip. Early models suffered significant reliability issues, leading to redesigns like the T2 with a reinforced breech. Despite no documented operational use, these weapons are noted as dangerous due to their sensitive triggers.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.