Original German WWI Belgian Occupation Lille Depot Manufactured Ersatz Flare Pistol with Barrel Problem - Serial 6125 Price_$-030 - $50 There is a maker-mark on

There is a maker-mark on the back for CARL POELLATH / Schrobenhausen

It has the correct NCO litzen collar patches on each side

The helmet features a beautiful “Red Keystone” on the front

The blade shows original grain

Original German WWI Belgian Occupation Lille Depot Manufactured Ersatz Flare Pistol with Barrel Problem - Serial 6125 Price_$-030 - $50 There is a maker-mark onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of an Ersatz Flare Pistol manufactured during the war. These flare pistols were manufactured in occupied Belgium for the German forces in the field at the Lille Depot. It is 13" overall with heavy steel barrel with a side mounted push button latch and hinge opening. The pistol is armed by pulling back a heavy spring plunger cocking mechanism. This example is in rough shape and the barrel does