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The OSS High Standard HDM: WWII’s Silent Assassination Pistol

Discover the secret history of the High Standard HDM, the integrally suppressed .22 pistol that became the deadliest tool of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). In the shadows of World War II, American intelligence agents needed a weapon that was not just quiet, but nearly silent. Unlike crude makeshift silencers, the High Standard HDM was a purpose-built assassination pistol designed for covert warfare deep behind enemy lines. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle and using subsonic ammunition, this weapon eliminated muzzle blast so effectively that the only audible sound was the mechanical click of the action. In this video, we cover: • How a target pistol was modified into a lethal spy weapon. • The legendary demonstration where "Wild Bill" Donovan fired it in the Oval Office without alerting the President. • Its operational use in occupied Europe and the Pacific Theater. • Why it remained in service with the CIA and Special Forces long after WWll ended (including use by U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers). From taking out sentries to espionage missions, this is the story of the ultimate "hush puppy" of the 20th century. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: The Need for Silence 1:45 The High Standard Model HD vs. HDM 3:30 Inside the Integral Suppressor Design 5:15 The Oval Office Test with FDR 7:00 Cold War Legacy & CIA Use #OSS #WWIIHistory #Suppressed #HighStandardHDM #SpyCraft #MilitaryHistory #FirearmsHistory #SilentWeapons #CIA