{"product_id":"original-french-wwi-model-1917-flare-signal-pistol-marked-mechanicarm-serial-8073","title":"Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol marked Méchanicarm - Serial 8073","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice heavy Brass and Steel French signal pistol from the First World War. It is chambered for French 25-mm flare cartridges. It does not accept the 26.5-mm cartridges currently available nor commercial 1-inch cartridges. The bore diameter is 26.9 millimeters, and it is a top break design, with a breech locking lever on the bottom left frame, right above the Mod. 1917 designation. It is also marked with what may be the makers name, \u003cstrong\u003eMÉCANICARM\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as the serial number, \u003cstrong\u003e8073\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of several different French signal pistols with the M1917 model designation; this version has a 7-inch barrel steel barrel. There is also a letter V over a small arc on the barrel base rib. The frame is brass; the barrel, trigger, hammer, opening lever, internal parts, and lanyard ring are steel. The grip panels are wood with a diamond checkering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in very nice fully functional condition. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42033976770629,"sku":"ONJR24MG188","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24MG188__01.jpg?v=1726865912","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-french-wwi-model-1917-flare-signal-pistol-marked-mechanicarm-serial-8073","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}