Original U.S. WWII OSS “Big Joe” Crossbow Bolt Used on the Big Joe 5 Crossbow Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage Another is still intact

Another is still intact

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

It has very nice original checkered walnut grips

and features three rows of what look to be orange piping

Original U.S. WWII OSS “Big Joe” Crossbow Bolt Used on the Big Joe 5 Crossbow Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage Another is still intactOriginal 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