| Sedgley OSS .38 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Assassination pistol |
| Place of origin | USA |
| Service history | |
| Used by | OSS |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Office of U.S. Naval Intelligence |
| Manufacturer | Sedgley Company, Philadelphia |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | .38 Special |
| Action | Single Shot, Break Barrel |
The Sedgley OSS .38 glove pistol is a World War II firearm. It was manufactured by Sedgley, Philadelphia for the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Navy.
Description[]
The Sedgley OSS is a single shot, break action .38 Special pistol which was designed by the Naval Intelligence Office. It was meant as a covert operations and assassination weapon. 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".
The trigger is a bar parallel to and extending past the barrel. After being loaded and cocked, the weapon is fired by pressing the trigger against the target's body.
In popular culture[]
The pistol made an appearance in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds and appears in the book Ultimate Spy (by H. Keith Melton).
See also[]
External links[]
- [1] - The National WW2 Museum, New Orleans website: "Weird Weapon with a Hollywood Connection" (with picture).
The original article can be found at Sedgley OSS .38 and the edit history here.