| Place | Asia: Japan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM28170.001 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | c 1890 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Meiji Type 26 Revolver
Description
Meiji Type 26 double action six shot 9 mm revolver. Break open hinged action with a top locking clip and a block type hammer without a spur. The right side has the Koishigawa factory mark over five Japanese characters, indicating the model type, and the serial number. The grip is chequered wood and there is a lanyard ring on the butt that has a short piece of white rope attached. Overall surface rust under the solidified preservative coating.
History / Summary
Unknown although this weapon is of the type normally issued to Japanese NCO's and Military Police.