This video focuses on Winchester's "Liberator" shotguns, likely exploring their unique design and historical context. The description hints at the unusual nature of these firearms, possibly linking them to guerrilla warfare or improvised weaponry. Expect a discussion of the 12 Gauge caliber and the "forgotten weapons" aspect, making it of interest to firearm enthusiasts interested in historical and unconventional firearms.
This video explores the 'Liberator' pistol, specifically a 9mm variant, with a focus on its historical connection to the CIA and its potential use by secret agents. The title suggests a historical overview and a potential examination of its effectiveness as a 'deer gun,' implying a discussion about its capabilities and applications. The hashtags further emphasize the themes of espionage, covert operations, and historical firearms.
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.
This video features Palmetto State Armory Founder and CEO Jamin McCallum providing an overview of the .45 ACP Liberator pistol. The Liberator, manufactured by General Motors, was famously air-dropped into occupied territories during World War II to equip resistance fighters against the Nazis. This installment marks the beginning of the "Historic Weapons" series, focusing on significant firearms from the past.
This video features a friend of the creator firing a reproduction FP-45 Liberator pistol. The description highlights that both individuals experienced poor accuracy with the firearm. A key takeaway is the pain experienced when shooting the Liberator bare-handed, prompting the friend to wear a thick glove. The video focuses on the experience of shooting this historical reproduction firearm.
This video explores Winchester's "Liberator" shotgun project from the early 1960s, designed by Robert Hillberg. Initially conceived as an inexpensive firearm using magnesium castings and pre-packaged ammunition, the design evolved into a break-action model using standard shells due to development challenges. A later MkIII iteration featured independent steel barrels. Despite efforts to market it commercially to police and civilian sectors, the Liberator never saw widespread production due to its impractical, "guerrilla-oriented" design, deemed unsuitable for ordinary uses like sport shooting or law enforcement. The video features footage from the Cody Firearms Museum.
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