The Real Inglourious Basterds Punch Pistol

Published on November 13, 2023
Duration: 17:03

This review examines the Sedgley Mark II 'punch pistol,' a real WWII OSS weapon popularized by Inglourious Basterds. It's a single-shot .38 caliber firearm activated by a plunger, designed to fire upon impact. Testing reveals significant trauma potential due to high gas pressure, even with its short, smoothbore barrel.

Quick Summary

The Sedgley Mark II, known as the 'punch pistol,' is a real WWII OSS weapon. This single-shot .38 caliber firearm fires when a front plunger is depressed by impact. Testing shows high gas pressure causes significant trauma, even with its short, smoothbore barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: The Real Punch Pistol
  2. 00:42History & Mechanics of the Sedgley MK2
  3. 01:47Loading and Initial Testing
  4. 03:10White Claw Penetration Test
  5. 05:15Ballistic Dummy Head Test
  6. 08:43Historical Accuracy vs. Movie Depiction
  7. 11:16Terminal Ballistics Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sedgley Mark II 'punch pistol'?

The Sedgley Mark II, famously known as the 'punch pistol' or 'fist gun,' is a real World War II weapon developed for the OSS. It's a single-shot .38 caliber firearm designed to fire when a plunger on the front is depressed by impact.

How does the Sedgley Mark II punch pistol work?

It's a single-shot weapon where a .38 caliber round is loaded into a chamber. When the user punches a target, a plunger on the front is depressed, activating the firing mechanism and discharging the round directly into the target.

Was the punch pistol from Inglourious Basterds a real weapon?

Yes, the Sedgley Mark II 'punch pistol' depicted in Inglourious Basterds was a real weapon developed by the OSS during World War II. While the movie offered a stylized version, the core concept of a fist-mounted firearm was functional.

What are the technical specifications of the Sedgley Mark II?

The Sedgley Mark II is a .38 Special caliber, single-shot weapon with an approximate 1.5-inch smoothbore barrel. It features a plunger-activated striker mechanism and lacks rifling, producing high gas pressure upon discharge.

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