GENERAL MFG. FP-45 LIBERATOR

Seller Description For This Firearm

This FP-45 Liberator is in very good condition overall and has no serial number.

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General Manufacturer Product Information

A fascinating piece of military history, the FP-45 Liberator, manufactured by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors, was conceived as a simple and economical sidearm during the Second World War.

With a cost of only $2 each, these sidearms were crafted from 23 stamped steel parts and assembled by Guide Lamp workers in just under 7 seconds. They produced an astonishing 1 million pistols in just 11 weeks. The design emphasized rapid production and straightforward operation, reflecting the urgent demands of wartime manufacturing.

The purpose of the FP-45 Liberator, which carried the code name "Flare Projector," was not to serve as a conventional military handgun, but rather as a compact weapon intended for distribution in areas under enemy control. While highly innovative in concept, production changes and Allied logistical shifts meant most Liberators never saw combat. In fact, the vast majority were destroyed or dumped into the ocean after World War II.

The FP-45 Liberator is remembered less for battlefield use and more for its symbolic role in wartime strategy. Its unusual history, limited operational impact, and distinctive place in Allied planning have made the remaining few highly sought-after among military historians and collectors.

UPC	ECOM00578822
Action	SINGLE SHOT
Barrel Length	4.00" BARREL
Caliber	.45 ACP
Capacity	1 ROUND
Finish	PATINA
Weight	1