This video delves into the history and prototype of the experimental SOE Welrod MkI. Developed in late 1942 for silent assassination, the MkI featured a fixed internal magazine and thumb trigger, which proved awkward. A MkII version with a more conventional design was quickly developed and adopted. The video highlights that the first Welrod produced was the MkII, with later 9mm production models designated MkI. The presenter thanks the Royal Armouries for access to the sole surviving MkI prototype, emphasizing its historical significance and rarity. Information on accessing the Royal Armouries collections is also provided.
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