Original French WWI Model 1917 Brass Flare Signal Pistol by Chobert-Paris - Serial 15576 Martini-Henry Parts and the second most senior

and the second most senior in the Army Reserve after the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia)

probably due to age

It was a massive facility

The ricasso is stamped with serial number 79507

This is a wonderful helmet liner that comes ready for further research and display

Original French WWI Model 1917 Brass Flare Signal Pistol by Chobert-Paris - Serial 15576 Martini-Henry Parts and the second most seniorOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a very nice 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, though the end of the barrel is slightly deformed. This is one of several different French signal pistols with the M1917 model designation: this version