GRANDFATHER’S REVOLVER
MAN FINED FOR POSSESSION - j ' This is an old revolver, but it is quite , serviceable. ’ stated Detective—Sergeant ‘ McLennan in the Magistrates’ Court. » Wellington, yesterday, when George Louis Charles Shaw was charged with having an unregistered revolver in his possession. Mr Stout, S.M.: What is the brand? 'lt appeal's to be a Waterloo brand.” said Mr G. J. Joseph, who appeared for defendant. "It belonged to his grandfather. a veteran 61" the Maori wars. It has not been fired for 50 years, and i would be more harmful to the firer than anyone else.” Counsel added that the revolver was so ancient that it would have to be fired with a powder charge, and was as harmless as a tooth-pick. It really is an antique,” said Mr Stout, after examining the weapon. Counsel said it had been in the family so long that it was regarded as part of the furniture. Defendant intended to apply to retain it. A penalty of 10s was imposed.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 13 June 1942, Page 4
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