Remains of a Webley Revolver : 15 Battalion, AIF Accession Number: RELAWM00729

Description

Remains of a Webley Revolver. Two parts being the breech section of the barrel frame and the blown apart cylinder.

Contextual Description

This revolver was issued to a member of a Lewis gun crew of the 15th Battalion. The gun received a direct hit from a German shell and all the crew were killed with the exception of the gunner, who was in possession of this pistol. He escaped unhurt. No other remains of the pistol were found.

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM00729
Manufactured by
Webley
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
Cylinder: 60 mm height x 45 mm width x 65 mm depth
Date Made
Unknown
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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