Quote:
Originally posted by Texas Star:
Peter-
Why would they have been used to four-inch barelled .455's? The MK. VI Webley dates from May, 1915, and normally had a six-inch barrel.
Moreover, the Enfield .38 was adopted by 1932, and had a five-inch barrel. I have seen a movie ("Drums") made in 1937, and the Pattern 1937 web gear was already in use. The film was set in India.
T-Star
|
Don't confuse South Africa with Britain! During the 1920s and 30s the UDF was starved of funds and only had a very small full time regular staff. They had very few revolvers, most of which were (old) Mk IV 4". Likewise they used old leather holsters. I have seen a photo of soldiers carrying Mk VI 6" in open bottom 4" holsters with the foresight and muzzle protruding!