Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol with Flaming Bomb Stamps - Serial 185 MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets This region was in existence

This region was in existence until the end of the war in 1945

The bottom ball shows little to no denting

All things considered

This is a revolver that saw extensive use over the years

Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol with Flaming Bomb Stamps - Serial 185 MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets This region was in existenceOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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. This is one of several different French signal pistols with the M1917 model designation; this version has a 4 inch barrel. The barrel and frame are brass; the trigger,