| Place | Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM19070 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | France |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
French Hammerless Revolver
Description
French hammerless six shot revolver. Frame marked with TCA Trade Mark on the right side and an elephant within a circle on the left with CARTOUCHE "LEBEL". Ivory grips and has a black plaited cord attached to the lanyard ring.
History / Summary
The donor, Warrant Officer R H Lee, stated that he took the pistol from a Turkish officer on Gallipoli in May 1915.