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I worked with a guy for many years that was recruited into the OSS as a young paratrooper in WWII. He served with William Colby. I found out from some of the other older guys after many years of working with him - he never discussed it. He did attend OSS reunions and once told this story...

During his service with Colby, it was Colby's habit to always have a back-up piece in addition to what ever sidearm he carried. Most of the other troops considered that a little too gung-ho and gave Colby the nickname of ‘Two-Gun Bill.’ Back in the 1980’s, this fellow went to a unit reunion and saw Colby there. Talking to Colby, he asked him if he still carried two weapons . . .

Colby opened his jacket and showed his service piece - then rolled up his pants cuff and showed him his back-up. By that time, Colby was well into official retirement. FWIW, I think the ‘circumstances’ surrounding Colby's ‘accidental’ death were highly, highly suspect. This guy never did anything rashly or without an alternate plan. I suspect he was professionally murdered.