Webley & Scott Mk 1 Pistol : Australian Flying Corps Accession Number: REL/16335

Description

Webley & Scott Mk 1 semi-automatic pistol. Square section top slide engraved on the left side WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD / PISTOL SELF LOADING .455 MKI / 1913 and has the W&S winged bullet trade mark near the exposed hammer. On the top of the receiver is stamped with an arrow in a 'D' and 1913 with British proof marks. Butt marked D arrow D/2/20 and 3/22, indicating issue to NSW and VIC. Black plastic checkered grips held to the frame by a single screw bolt and a lanyard ring on the butt. Overall metal parts are blued and there is some yellow paint under the barrel. Complete with a magazine.

Contextual Description

This type of weapon was used during the First World War by pilots in the Australian Flying Corps.

Details

Accession Number
REL/16335
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
Overall: 21.59 cm
Date Made
c 1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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