Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol marked Méchanicarm - Serial 10342 Stocks well upon further inspection we

well upon further inspection we realized it was not a Colt but a very high quality early (1970s) fully functional reproduction

and only some negligible staining of the cloth and lining

The jacket is unnamed

- Original Officer Peaked Visor "crush" cap with initials on sweatband

No apparent dents whatsoever

Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol marked Méchanicarm - Serial 10342 Stocks well upon further inspection weOriginal 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