Accession Number | REL/12244 |
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Collection type | Technology |
Object type | Firearm |
Place made | United States of America |
Date made | 1908 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 First World War, 1914-1918 |
Colt Semi Automatic Model 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol : Sergeant David Peter Gooley, Z Special Unit
Description
Colt semi automatic vest pocket pistol. Blued frame stamped on the left side with Colt's Pt.A.MFG.Co HARTFORD CT USA and Patent dates 1896 - 1910 with the rearing horse trade mark. On the right side COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE .25. Black plastic grips with 'Colt' and the horse trade mark.
History / Summary
This pistol belonged to Sergeant David Peter Gooley, A.I.F. who joined the Z Special force in June 1944. He was a member of the RIMAU party which was captured and executed at Singapore by the Japanese on 7 July 1945.