Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol with Flaming Bomb Stamps - Serial 185
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Original Item: Only One Available. Heavy Brass 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. This is one of several different French signal pistols with the M1917 model designation; this version has a 4-inch barrel. The barrel and frame are brass; the trigger, hammer, opening lever, internal parts, and lanyard ring mount are steel. The grip panels are wood with a diamond checkering. Not Available for Export.
This example was painted gray at one point with much of the paint now worn away. The checkering on the grips looks hand-carved, very interesting. The flare pistol is stamped on the back end of the barrel with a Flaming Bomb over 185, with the same Flaming Bomb and 185 being stamped on the frame over and below the firing pin hole.
The signal pistol is in very good-used condition. All of the markings on the frame and barrel remain visible, though there is a bit of wear in areas. There definitely is wear, but it has been well cared for besides the repainting. The paint could likely be stripped if one wished. The single action hammer and trigger work great, and the breech opens and locks closed with the lever on the left side, which is a bit loose. The lanyard ring on the base of the grip is still fully intact.
A very nice example, ready to add to your collection!
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