{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-remington-mark-iii-flare-signal-pistol-2","title":"Original U.S. WWI Remington Mark III Flare Signal Pistol","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a World War One Mark III flare pistol made by the Remington Arms Company at their factory in Bridgeport Connecticut between 1915 and 1918. It uses a 10 gauge flare in a 9 inch steel barrel and has a matching serial number in two spots, 596. The top of the barrel reads as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARK III THE REMINGTON ARMS - UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. INC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREMINGTON BRIDGEPORT WORKS BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT. USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flare pistol is\u003cstrong\u003e Not Available for Export.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is constructed of brass and retains a wonderful mottled patina. The pistol retains its original hardwood grips though one has a visible repair crack. This design features a \"spur\" trigger, and a \"top break\" loading system, typical of most flare pistols. Measures 12 1\/2 inches overall, with a 9 inch barrel. The pistol has some verdigris spotting and oxidation in spots across the flare pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusual, hard to find, and very attractive, making a perfect Great War collectible. Ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41782424600645,"sku":"ONSV24WSJ107","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24WSJ107__01.jpg?v=1726887410","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-remington-mark-iii-flare-signal-pistol-2","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}