Object
Brigadier's Revolver
The Brigadier's revolver is a standard-issue Webley-style service sidearm, a reliable and utilitarian tool of UNIT's military authority. Holstered at Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart's belt during operations, it serves both as a firearm for lethal enforcement—fired at Silurians, alien-possessed foes, and a sniper at Stangmoor Prison—and as an improvised tool, as when the Doctor jams its butt against a red-hot reactor lever to avert meltdown. Its metallic glint catches overhead lights in confined spaces like the car park during Lupton's escape, where three shots ring out without finding their mark. Always functional, never ornamental, the revolver embodies the Brigadier's no-nonsense approach to crisis management, contrasting with the Doctor's restraint while proving indispensable in moments requiring decisive force.
13 appearances
Purpose
Standard military sidearm used for personal defense and crowd control duties
Significance
Restores Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart's command after Carrington's defeat, underscoring military discipline's return. Highlights recurring tension between lethal force and the Doctor's diplomacy across alien crises.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used