Original British WWI 1916 dated MkIII Cogswell & Harrison Brass Flare Gun Bren LMG who came to be known

who came to be known as "the Bungay Buckaroos" after the name of their Suffolk base

but well-worn and with overall oxidation and fouling from use

He returned to the US and joined the U

Virginia in 1827 and died in Auburn

Original British WWI 1916 dated MkIII Cogswell & Harrison Brass Flare Gun Bren LMG who came to be knownOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a very nice early Great War example of the English military Mark III flare pistol, as issued and used during the last part of World War I. This flare gun is in great shape. The brass was definitely polished and the balance of the brass is crisp and sharp with fine edges. There are minor scratches on the barrel due to some handling signs. All of the markings are very crisp and clear. The blued iron breech