Liberator

[SIGSHR]

We could say the Liberator was a "mass produced" zip gun, it did utilize the most modern manufacturing techniques and showed economies of scale.
It would be interesting to know if there are any archival records regarding its design, adoption, and reasons why it was not used.

 

[James K]

I know of two books on the Liberator, and Mike may know of other sources of information. BTW, I don't believe either book is definitive or exhaustive on the subject; such a book, AFAIK, has yet to be written.

The two books are The FP_-45 Liberator Pistol 1941-1945 by R. W. Koch, and The Liberator Pistol by Ralph Hagan. I don't know if they are still in print.

Jim