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
Classification
Technology
Measurement
Cylinder: 60 mm height x 45 mm width x 65 mm depth
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