Original U.S. WWII OSS “Big Joe” Crossbow Bolt Used on the Big Joe 5 Crossbow MG 42 or Kette (Flight of three

or Kette (Flight of three aircraft) in the case of bombers and dive-bombers

In military terminology

though some of light oxidation and paint loss

The right side of the butt stock still retains a large CROWN / FW cartouche as well

but no major wear or oxidation

Original U.S. WWII OSS “Big Joe” Crossbow Bolt Used on the Big Joe 5 Crossbow MG 42 or Kette (Flight of threeOriginal 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