Revolver, Six Chambered

Production date
1915-1917
 Description
A Colt New Service .455 calibre six chambered revolver. " AC " is scratched on the base of the butt (with small chip). The barrel is marked " New Service 455 Eley ". It has a chequered composite grip with "Colt" cast into it and a Colt trademark repeats on the revolver. It also features sold from service marks and the rampant colt trademark.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Manufacturer
Production date
1915-1917
Production place
Connecticut/Hartford
Classification
Armament T&E - Firearm/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology
Credit line
This is a weapon supplied as part of a British 1914 contract. Would have originally been used during World War I and was probably issued to a New Zealander during 1916-1918. It was the kind of weapon that is likely to have been issued to an officer in a home defence battalion during World War II.
Accession number
A76.937
Collection type
Social History
Material
Metal
Wood

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