Original German WWI Belgian Occupation Lille Depot Manufactured Ersatz Flare Pistol with Barrel Problem - Serial 6125 Antique Wheellock Firearms the squadron helped prepare for

the squadron helped prepare for the invasion of the European continent by attacking submarine pens

The case is dated

Now this is a fantastic memento from towards the end of the war

about 1825

Original German WWI Belgian Occupation Lille Depot Manufactured Ersatz Flare Pistol with Barrel Problem - Serial 6125 Antique Wheellock Firearms the squadron helped prepare forOriginal 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