Webley M1906 Pistol Holster : Corporal D Kilp, Z Special Forces Accession Number: REL33273.001

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
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm accessory
Physical Description
Material: Brass
Material: Canvas
Measurement
Overall: 265 mm x 150 mm x 80 mm
Date Made
c 1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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