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[[Image:Webley Signal Pistol.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Webley & Scott No. 1 Mk. III* Signal Pistol - 1 inch - brass frame and barrel]] | [[Image:Webley Signal Pistol.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Webley & Scott No. 1 Mk. III* Signal Pistol - 1 inch - brass frame and barrel]] | ||
[[Image:British-No1-MkV-Flare.jpg|thumb|right|300px|No.1 Mk. V Signal Pistol - 1 inch - steel frame and barrel]] | [[Image:British-No1-MkV-Flare.jpg|thumb|right|300px|No.1 Mk. V Signal Pistol - 1 inch - steel frame and barrel]] | ||
[[File:Webley-Scott No 2 Mk V Flare Pistol.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Webley & Scott No.2 Mk. V Signal Pistol]] | |||
[[Image:WebSig2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Webley & Scott No. 4 Mk. I Signal Pistol - 37 mm]] | [[Image:WebSig2.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Webley & Scott No. 4 Mk. I Signal Pistol - 37 mm]] | ||
The Webley & Scott produced single-shot, break open Signal Pistols for used by British & Commonwealth Military Forces during the First and Second World Wars. Perhaps the most prolific of these was the No.1 MkIII, produced in 1918 at the company's Birmingham facility. | The Webley & Scott produced single-shot, break open Signal Pistols for used by British & Commonwealth Military Forces during the First and Second World Wars. Perhaps the most prolific of these was the No.1 MkIII, produced in 1918 at the company's Birmingham facility. | ||
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| ''[[The Fighting 69th]]'' || [[James Cagney]] || Pvt. Jerry Plunkett || || 1940 | | ''[[The Fighting 69th]]'' || [[James Cagney]] || Pvt. Jerry Plunkett || || 1940 | ||
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| ''[[Paratrooper]]'' || [[Leo Genn]] || Maj. John Snow || No.1 Mk. V || 1953 | | ''[[Paratrooper]]'' || [[Leo Genn]] || Maj. John Snow || No. 1 Mk. V || 1953 | ||
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| ''[[Lawrence of Arabia]]'' || [[Anthony Quayle]] || Col. Brighton || || 1962 | | ''[[Lawrence of Arabia]]'' || [[Anthony Quayle]] || Col. Brighton || || 1962 | ||
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| ''[[Lawrence of Arabia]]'' || [[Peter O'Toole]] || Col. Lawrence || || 1962 | | ''[[Lawrence of Arabia]]'' || [[Peter O'Toole]] || Col. Lawrence || || 1962 | ||
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| ''[[Gang War in Naples]]'' || || Customs officer || No. 2 Mk. V || 1972 | |||
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| ''[[People That Time Forgot, The|The People That Time Forgot]]'' || [[Patrick Wayne]] || Maj. Ben McBride || || 1977 | | ''[[People That Time Forgot, The|The People That Time Forgot]]'' || [[Patrick Wayne]] || Maj. Ben McBride || || 1977 | ||
Revision as of 20:52, 28 June 2014
The Webley & Scott produced single-shot, break open Signal Pistols for used by British & Commonwealth Military Forces during the First and Second World Wars. Perhaps the most prolific of these was the No.1 MkIII, produced in 1918 at the company's Birmingham facility.
Specifications
- Webley & Scott MkIII Signal Pistol.
- Caliber: 1 inch
- Length: 8 inches
- Barrel Length: 4 inches
The Webley & Scott MkIII Signal Pistol appears in the following movies, TV shows, and video games:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fighting 69th | James Cagney | Pvt. Jerry Plunkett | 1940 | |
| Paratrooper | Leo Genn | Maj. John Snow | No. 1 Mk. V | 1953 |
| Lawrence of Arabia | Anthony Quayle | Col. Brighton | 1962 | |
| Lawrence of Arabia | Peter O'Toole | Col. Lawrence | 1962 | |
| Gang War in Naples | Customs officer | No. 2 Mk. V | 1972 | |
| The People That Time Forgot | Patrick Wayne | Maj. Ben McBride | 1977 | |
| Biggles: Adventures in Time | Neil Dickson | James 'Biggles' Bigglesworth | 1986 | |
| The Trench | Danny Dyer | Lance Cpl. Dell | 1999 | |
| Survival of the Dead | Alan Van Sprang | Sgt. Crocket | 2010 | |
| Dylan Dog: Dead of Night | Brandon Routh | Dylan Dog | No. 4 Mk. 1 | 2011 |
| Cockneys vs. Zombies | Mk. III* | 2012 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Five-O (1968) - Season 1 | Kam Fong | Chin Ho | 1968 | |
| Doctor Who | Paul Darrow | Capt. Sam Hawkins | "Doctor Who and the Silurians" | 1970 |
| Anzacs | Australian troops | 1985 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forgotten Hope 2 | MkIII | 2005 | |
| Far Cry 2 | No. 4 Mk. I | 2008 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lagoon ("Mangrove Heaven" (S01E02)) | Rock | No. 1 Mk. III* | 2006 |
See Also
- Royal Small Arms Factory - A list of weapons produced by RSAF Enfield