| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33273.003 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm accessory |
| Physical description | Steel |
| 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 Oil Bottle : Corporal D Kilp, Z Special Forces
Description
Oil bottle for the Webley M1906 Metropolitan Police semi-automatic pistol. The oil bottle is cylindrical and made from steel. A screw cap has an oil dripper attached to the screw top.
History / Summary
Oil bottle for Webley M1906 Metropolitan Police pistol. It was used with 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.