German Signal Pistol Accession Number: RELAWM15210

Description

German signal pistol with a 'derringer' style break open brass frame stamped G.W.5 and on the butt ST B14. The brass barrel is half round and half octagonal. The plain wood grips are held to the frame by a single screw bolt.

Contextual Description

This pistol was owned by the late Major-General E. Tivey, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., V.D. He served in the South African War and the 1914- 1918 War. In the latter he commanded the 8th Infantry Brigade and the 5th Australian Division.

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Accession Number
RELAWM15210
Manufactured by
Unknown
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
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Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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