Silent Kill Crossbow

ca. 1970s

This lightweight weapon was modeled after a crossbow built by the OSS during WWII. Its intended use by both British and American intelligence was for assassination, combat missions, or killing guard dogs. It typically shot a steel bolt or knife blade. A metal wire served as the bowstring.

 

Silent Kill Crossbow, ca. 1970s. View it on display in the Museum's Secrets Revealed pop-up exhibit.