Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol by G. G. & Cie - Serial 7431 Antique Shotgun including such features as all-metal

including such features as all-metal monocoque design a closed canopy

612 Lithgow SMLE No

Belgian Red and Green Fourragère shoulder cord

Different rifling twist

Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol by G. G. & Cie - Serial 7431 Antique Shotgun including such features as all-metalOriginal 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. There is also a letter V over a small arc on the