Original U.S. WWII OSS “Big Joe” Crossbow Bolt Used on the Big Joe 5 Crossbow Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage The simulator produces a report

The simulator produces a report and small puff of white smoke when employed

so it did see some level of use during its service life

Also during this period

The helmet shell is a World War Two produced M1 Helmet shell bearing a heat lot code 497A

with the exception of Carpathian Ruthenia

Original U.S. WWII OSS “Big Joe” Crossbow Bolt Used on the Big Joe 5 Crossbow Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage The simulator produces a reportOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Big Joe 5 crossbow (BJ5) was a shoulder fired weapon developed by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (predecessor to Central Intelligence Agency) to be used for assassinations up to 200 m (220 yd). The weapon was created with compactness in mind. It is described in John Brunner's book OSS Weapons. Its ammunition consisted of 8 oz (230 g) aluminum darts or incendiary flare bolts. Unlike most crossbows, the Big