| Accession Number | AWM2016.795.1.1 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Maker |
Webley & Scott |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | c 1897 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
Webley Mk I revolver: Captain Neville Reginald Howse VC, NSW Army Medical Corps
Description
Webley Mk I top break, double action, six shot revolver revolver, serial number 24877. Stamped on rear of handgrip with 'NSWG 351 12/99'
Stamped WEBLEY Mark 1 Patents, Ordnance arrow and has British proof marks. It has a birds head grip with brown vulcanite side plates.
History / Summary
This pistol was carried by Captain Neville Howse VC during his service in the Boer War. Stamps on grip indicate it was issued by the NSW Government.