Description
A pistol holster for a Webley M1906 Metropolitan Police semi-automatic pistol with attached holster storage pouch. The holster is made from brown canvas and has brass fittings and press studs.
Contextual Description
Canvas pistol holster issued with the Webley M1906 Metropolitan Police pistol. It was used to hold the pistol taken from a dead Japanese pilot by Donald Kilp who was serving with Z Special forces in New Guinea. The pistol then became his personal weapon. The Japanese aircraft had been shot down by Australian forces serving in the area.
Details
Accession Number
REL33273.001
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm accessory
Physical Description
Material: Brass
Material: Canvas
Measurement
Overall: 265 mm x 150 mm x 80 mm
Copyright
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