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)

It was a massive facility

There is a small crack between the rear lock screw and the end of the barrel

The ricasso is stamped with serial number 79507

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