Sedgley OSS .38
| Sedgley OSS .38 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assassination pistol, last resort weapon |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | OSS |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Office of U.S. Naval Intelligence |
| Manufacturer | Sedgley Company |
| Number built | 52 - 200 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | .38 Special |
| Action | Single Shot, Break Barrel |
The Sedgley OSS .38 glove pistol or Sedgley Fist Gun is a World War II firearm. It was designed by Stanley M. Haight and manufactured by Sedgley Co. of Philadelphia for the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Navy.[1]
Description
The Sedgley OSS is a single shot, break action, smoothbore .38 Special pistol which was designed by Stanley M. Height for the Naval Intelligence Office. It was meant as a covert operations and assassination weapon in the Pacific Theater. It was mounted on the back of a cowhide glove; the gun would be usually worn along with a long-sleeved coat to hide the weapon until it was used. Due to its appearance, it was commonly nicknamed "Glove Pistol" or "Glove Gun".[2]
The trigger is a bar parallel to and extending past the barrel. After being loaded and cocked, the weapon is fired by the shooter making a fist and pressing the trigger against the target's body.[3] Between 52 and 200 are believed to have been manufactured. Each Sedgley was issued only as one glove and as not a pair.[4]
See also
References
External links
- "Weird Weapon with a Hollywood Connection" The National WW2 Museum, New Orleans website: (with picture).
- "United States Patent 2,423,448"
