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![A Parker-Maxim M1929 attached to Webley M1908 self-loading pistol used by the SOE as exhibited in the National Army Museum[1]](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/equipment/images/0/08/1038544.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171221152821)
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| A Parker-Maxim M1929 attached to Webley M1908 self-loading pistol used by the SOE as exhibited in the National Army Museum[1] | |
| Type: | Pistol suppressor |
| Designation: | Parker-Maxim M1929 Silencer |
| Place of origin: | United Kingdom/USA |
| Produced: | 1929-??? |
| Manufacturer(s): | Parker-Hale/Maxim Silent Firearms CO. |
| Material(s): | Unknown |
| Evolved from: | Unknown |
| Evolved into: | Unknown |
Service
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| Used by: | SOE |
| Wars: | World War II |
The Parker-Maxim M1929 Silencer is a pistol suppressor of British/American origin.[2][3][4]
Overview[]
The only known example of the Parker-Maxim M1929 Silencer is exhibited at the National Army Museum. It is attached to an M1908 Webley & Scott .32 inch self-loading pistol with NAM accession number of "NAM. 1996-08-226-1". This exhibit provides its designation as "Parker-Maxim M1929 Silencer", from which it can be deducted that it was a joint production between Parker-Hale and Maxim Silent Firearms CO. and was introduced in 1929. The M1908 Webley with Parker-Maxim M1929 silencer configuration was used by the secret agents of the Special Operations Executive operating behind enemy lines during World War II.
Gallery[]
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In popular culture[]
- The Parker-Maxim M1929 Silencer is featured in the video game Call of Duty: WWII. It is incorrectly depicted as being attachable to the MP40, MP28 and Type 100.