Suppressed OSS M3 Grease Gun and Bushmaster Booby Trap Trigger

Published on May 9, 2017
Duration: 12:46

This video provides an expert look at a rare WWII OSS Suppressed M3 Grease Gun and a Bushmaster booby trap trigger, presented by firearms expert Ian McCollum. It details the unique wire mesh suppressor design, its effectiveness in reducing noise below the mechanical action of the firearm, and the modularity of the Bushmaster device for remote detonation using various trigger mechanisms. The content highlights the ingenuity of special operations equipment from the era.

Quick Summary

The OSS Suppressed M3 Grease Gun utilized a unique wire mesh screen design within its suppressor, rather than modern baffles, to reduce sound. Manufactured by High Standard, its goal was to make the gunshot quieter than the firearm's mechanical action. The accompanying Bushmaster trigger was a modular booby trap device for remote firing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: OSS Suppressed M3 Grease Gun
  2. 02:02Suppressor Design and Disassembly
  3. 04:16Internal Mechanics and Noise Reduction
  4. 07:56The Bushmaster Booby Trap Trigger
  5. 11:11Booby Trap Operation and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What was unique about the OSS M3 Grease Gun suppressor?

The OSS suppressor for the M3 Grease Gun featured a unique design utilizing wire mesh screens instead of baffles. This created airspace to slow gas expansion, reducing noise and muzzle flash, aiming to make the gunshot quieter than the firearm's mechanical action.

How did the Bushmaster booby trap trigger work?

The Bushmaster device clamped onto the M3's trigger guard and used a spring-loaded striker to apply constant pressure to the trigger. It was modular, allowing connection to various remote triggers like tripwires or pressure plates for delayed or triggered firing.

Who manufactured the OSS M3 Grease Gun suppressors?

While the Maxim Silencer Company initially suggested the concept, the OSS suppressors for the M3 Grease Gun were manufactured by High Standard. Prototyping began in late 1943, with production units shipping by August 1944.

What was the primary purpose of the OSS suppressor on the M3 Grease Gun?

The primary goal of the OSS suppressor was to reduce the report of the .45 ACP M3 Grease Gun to a level below the audible noise generated by the firearm's own mechanical operation, such as the bolt cycling.

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