Colt Semi Automatic Model 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol : Sergeant David Peter Gooley, Z Special Unit Accession Number: REL/12244

Description

Colt semi automatic vest pocket pistol. Blued frame stamped on the left side with Colt's Pt.A.MFG.Co HARTFORD CT USA and Patent dates 1896 - 1910 with the rearing horse trade mark. On the right side COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE .25. Black plastic grips with 'Colt' and the horse trade mark.

Contextual Description

This pistol belonged to Sergeant David Peter Gooley, A.I.F. who joined the Z Special force in June 1944. He was a member of the RIMAU party which was captured and executed at Singapore by the Japanese on 7 July 1945.

Details

Accession Number
REL/12244
Manufactured by
Colt Industries Inc
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
Overall: 80 mm x 115 mm x 25 mm
Date Made
1908
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

Conflicts

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Accession REL/12244

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