This video from the Royal Armouries features Senior Curator Mark Murray-Flutter discussing the covert 'Welrod' pistol, a silent assassin weapon from World War II. The description highlights Mark's expertise and directs viewers to his academic article on the topic. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, aims to bring history to life through its content, including behind-the-scenes looks, combat demonstrations, and expert insights. The video encourages audience engagement through comments and offers support through donations and museum memberships.
This video features Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries examining a unique Carl Gustav M/45 submachine gun with a suppressed configuration and filed-off markings, suggesting covert CIA use during the Vietnam era. The discussion covers the firearm's design, its nickname as the "Gucci Sten Gun," its potential users, a detailed disassembly, and its mysterious origins. The video highlights the intrigue behind this rare and covertly modified weapon, offering a behind-the-scenes look at arms and armor.
This video delves into the CIA's "Deer Gun," a covert pistol designed with simplicity and low cost in mind, inspired by the World War II Liberator. Due to the original Liberators being scrapped, a new design was commissioned from American Machine & Foundry. This pistol, primarily made from a single aluminum casting and chambered in 9x19mm, featured manual loading and cocking. Despite a contract for 1000 units at a low per-unit cost for future production, the exact use of these "Deer Guns" remains largely unknown due to CIA FOIA redactions. The video explores its design, manufacturing, and historical context.
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