| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31688.004 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm accessory |
| Maker |
Colt Industries Inc |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 1903 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Colt Model 1903 Pistol Cleaning Brush : Lieutenant General A J Boase, Australian Military Forces
Description
Brass handled nylon cleaning brush for Colt Model 1903 pistol. The brass rod is wound and features nylon cleaning bristles at the cleaning end and a circular wound brass handle for support.
History / Summary
This pistol cleaning brush is for a Colt Model 1903 Pistol that belonged to Lieutenant General Allan Joseph Boase who served with distinction with the Australian Army from 1911 to 1951. It was privately purchased together with the pistol and other accessories by Allan Boase after his service revolver was appropriated by the hospital ship's doctor while being treated for wounds he received on Gallipoli.