| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33273.002 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm accessory |
| Physical description | Steel, Wire |
| Maker |
Webley & Scott |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 1906 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Webley M1906 Pistol Cleaning Rod : Corporal D Kilp, Z Special Forces
Description
Webley M1906 Metropolitan Police pistol cleaning rod. The rod is made from steel wire that has been twisted into the shape of a cleaning rod. The rod has a loop for attaching a cleaning cloth.
History / Summary
Webley M1906 Metropolitan Police pistol cleaning rod issued with the Webley M1906 Metropolitan Police pistol. It was used to clean the pistol taken from a dead Japanese pilot by Donald Kilp who was serving with Z Special forces in New Guinea. The pistol then became his personal weapon. The Japanese aircraft had been shot down by Australian forces serving in the area.