FP-45 Liberator Pistol
This video delves into the history and purpose of the FP-45 Liberator pistol, a single-shot .45 caliber firearm produced in massive quantities during WWII. Designed to be air-dropped to civilian resistance fighters in occupied Europe for sabotage, the project's rationale shifted before widespread deployment. While the majority were not distributed as intended, some found their way to OSS operations in India, China, and the Philippines, though their impact on the war effort was negligible. The video highlights the pistol's extremely simple design and its unique place in firearms history.














