Place | Asia: Singapore |
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Accession Number | RELAWM32449 |
Collection type | Technology |
Object type | Firearm |
Physical description | Metal, Wood |
Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 3: Special Forces |
Place made | United States of America |
Date made | c 1941 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Smith & Wesson revolver : Lieutenant R C Page, Z Special Unit, Services Reconnaissance Department
Description
Smith & Wesson service revolver. The frame is stamped on the right side with the 'S&W' trademark and 'MADE IN U.S.A.'. On the barrel is 'SMITH & WESSON' and '.38 S&W CTG'. The top frame is engraved 'NX 70789.J.K.PROWSE. A.I.F.'. The grips are made of checkered wood and there is a small silver disc with the 'S&W' trademark in the top section.
History / Summary
This revolver was carried by Lieutenant Robert Page DSO during Operation Jaywick on Singapore harbour.