Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol Japanese Replica with the red "Castle" emblem

with the red "Castle" emblem of the Army Engineers underneath

and the two-inch (51mm) had greater range and firepower than rifle grenades

The correct early aluminum liner band is marked 62 n

waxed in place

and not "vaulted" as most we see are

Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol Japanese Replica with the red "Castle" emblemOriginal 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. There is also a letter V over a small arc on the