Comments by "Kevin Oliver" (@kevinoliver3083) on "B&T VP9 Silenced Pistol: A Modern Welrod" video.

BSA didn't design the Welrod, so they didn't have a patent. And if they had it would have lapsed 50 years ago. Besides I don't think there was anything patentable in the Welrod's design. It just repcakaged existing features (Maxim's silencer, Lee's bolt) into a bespoke weapon.
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