Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol by G. G. & Cie - Serial 11018 Manufacture Type_Original Items The gilding on the award

The gilding on the award is retained at nearly 100%

the Regiment moved north into Pennsylvania

but we have no way to research what they signify

- Rear Sight is rust frozen

There is still some of the COLTS PATENT on the left frame under the cylinder

Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol by G. G. & Cie - Serial 11018 Manufacture Type_Original Items The gilding on the awardOriginal 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