Frank post #9 its not suppressed its a Smoke Discharger, type in SMLE smoke discharger in google.
As for your first post, the second picture is a repro De Lisle, the magazine adapter I've used a few times, pic 3 could be the real deal but would need better pics, pic 4 as Peter says is a No4 and pic 5 is a repro, its a fake can and was built a Member on this site.
Thanks Duke...I just type in Early WW2 Suppressed Pistols and it popped up without any caption that's why I posted here so yall experts can help me out. Y'all know WAY more than I do. I did look into each one that Peter and Jim gave me info on and got some Really Great information. Duke would you know the model # or just type in what you wrote it is. It something I would love to read about.
I've had the occasion I guess you could call it to shoot one a considerable amount... At 60 yds we had a steel gong and the report of the bullet striking was like a four pound hammer. The bullet then howled away to some far off land. So much for them vaporizing like some think. Like the M3A1 . the bullets hitting anything give a substantial smack. When I shot hollow point jackets, they hissed loudly heading out. Mine was drilled and tapped for a optic, now red dot sights would be perfection. Low light use with ease. That way you can shoot lizards in your yard at night and not disturb the neighbors.
The other WW2 generation UK silenced pistol was the "sleeve gun".. a .32 cylindrical single shot weapon related to the Welrod (both were produced by SOE) which was designed to be concealed up the sleeve of a jacket. The trigger mechanism was at the front of the weapon and it was designed to be pressed up against the victim. This used rubber wipers and was, like the WELROD, very quiet!
There was also of course a silenced version of the STEN sub machine gun..
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Originally Posted by Promo
I wonder why noone mentioned the Welrod pistol? I have one, in case pictures are needed..
Which one do you have... the .32 or the 9mm? I presume it is one of the pistols supplied to the resistance in Europe..?
The US produced some in 9mm and a few in .45 ACP for trials.. it is not known how many are still in captivity..! The standard US silenced pistol was built on a .22 Colt Woodsman; it is not as quiet as a Welrod...!
The other WW2 generation UK silenced pistol was the "sleeve gun".. a .32 cylindrical single shot weapon related to the Welrod (both were produced by SOE) which was designed to be concealed up the sleeve of a jacket. The trigger mechanism was at the front of the weapon and it was designed to be pressed up against the victim. This used rubber wipers and was, like the WELROD, very quiet!
We call the technique of pressing the muzzle against the victim a "contact shot." It's a very quiet way to shoot without a suppressor. The support hand retains the slide of a Browning tipping lock type pistol and manually cycles it after a shot is fired.
Originally Posted by bigduke6
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