Mauser 1896 revolver, firing pin, and holster taken by a US soldier from a German prisoner of war

Identifier
irn11643
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1996.4.9 a-c
Level of Description
Item
Source
EHRI Partner

Extent and Medium

a: Height: 9.375 inches (23.813 cm) | Width: 6.000 inches (15.24 cm) | Depth: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm)

b: Height: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Width: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)

c: Height: 11.000 inches (27.94 cm) | Width: 5.000 inches (12.7 cm) | Depth: 1.250 inches (3.175 cm)

Archival History

The firearm was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1996 by Erna Rothschild.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Erna Rothschild

Scope and Content

Mauser 1896 revolver taken by Walter Rothschild, a US soldier, from a German prisoner of war.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

a. Mauser 1896 revovler b. Firing pin c. Holster

a. right side of hammer, stamped : SN 1794

Subjects

Genre

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