This section brings together the approximately 700 objects and photographs used in Canada's Naval History. Use this section to directly access objects and photographs grouped by type, as shown below, or use the search function above to search through them by title.

Colt Revolver

The Royal Canadian Navy issued pistols like this Colt revolver to members of the Naval Police, guards, and personnel in boarding parties.

This particular pistol was provided to the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Markings show that this example was manufactured for the British government in early 1918, transferred to Canada, and used by the army between the wars.

Revolver, Colt
CWM 19770450-001