The Welrod is a British bolt-action, magazine-fed pistol with an integrated suppressor, built for covert use during the Second World War. It was developed by Major Hugh Reeves at the Inter-Services Research Bureau, the British body responsible for devising specialized equipment for clandestine operations. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Classification
Service StatusSourced to the subject's own account Weapon ClassSuppressed bolt-action pistol 1 Introduced Year Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category) Connections
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Sources
1. Wikipedia: Welrod
caliber
caliber = .32 ACP (Mk I, II/IIA) / 9×19mm Parabellum (9mm Mk I)
Introduction
is a British bolt-action, magazine-fed pistol with an integrated suppressor
Used In: World War II, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: World War II
Used In: Vietnam War, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Vietnam War
Used In: Falklands War, Infobox, wars field
Infobox wars field lists: Falklands War
Operated By: United States Army, Wikipedia article text
The Welrod was used by US Army Special Forces soldiers assigned to Detachment "A" Berlin during the Cold War and by Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG).
View the Source2. Wikidata: Welrod
Wikidata Q1935356, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source 3. Welrod (Wikidata)
WikidataWikidata Q1935356 (P729 service entry): 1942Quote, Wikidata Q1935356 (P729 service entry): 1942
Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 1942.
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