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Welrod
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Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Origin
Production
1943 - 1945
Caliber
Overview
The Welrod is a British bolt-action integrally suppressed pistol developed during World War II for covert operations. Designed to look like a simple pipe with a grip, it was the ultimate assassination weapon — nearly silent, concealable, and leaving no spent casings behind when fired with its rubber wipes intact.
Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
369mm (14.5 in) Mk II
Barrel Length
~95mm (3.75 in) effective rifled, inside suppressor tube
Weight
1.1 kg (2.4 lb) unloaded Mk II
Mechanical
Action Type
Bolt-action, manually operated rotating bolt
Trigger Type
Grip safety + manual trigger
Sights Type
Minimal rudimentary sights — designed for point-blank use
Magazine Capacity
5 or 8 rounds single-stack (grip insert)
Additional Information
action
Bolt-action, manually operated — no cycling noise
barrel
Ported barrel inside suppressor tube, ~95mm effective rifled length
magazine
Single-stack, 5 or 8 rounds, also acts as grip
ammunition
.32 ACP (design) or 9×19mm (later variants) — subsonic
suppressor
Integral suppressor with disposable rubber wipes
distinctive
Looks like an innocent pipe — designed for concealment
How does the Welrod compare?
Pick any other firearm for a side-by-side spec breakdown.
