Object

Brigadier's Revolver

The Brigadier's Revolver is a Webley-style service sidearm issued to Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, serving as UNIT's standard-issue armament during field operations. Initially, the revolver functioned as both a lethal enforcement tool and an improvised instrument, such as when it was wedged by the Doctor against a glowing reactor lever to prevent meltdown. The Brigadier wielded it with lethal precision, firing at Stangmoor Prison to eliminate a sniper, while the Doctor more often repurposed it for crisis resolution. Though fired widely against alien-possessed foes and Silurians, its effectiveness in combat was inconsistent, yet its reliability as a tool endured. Over time, the revolver became a symbol of the Brigadier's practical authority, drawn routinely in tense confrontations, like during Lupton's escape, where its sharp reports echoed in confined spaces. Though the weapon's lethality cannot always match the strange threats UNIT confronts, its presence remains constant—an unyielding accessory to the Brigadier's command.
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

13 moments