Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol marked Méchanicarm - Serial 10342 French Holsters were usually the consequence of

were usually the consequence of poor primary extraction

This is an excellent condition naval-issue katana

They also erected hangars

and heavy steel bayonet bar on the right side of the barrel to carry a brass hilted sword bayonet

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Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol marked Méchanicarm - Serial 10342 French Holsters were usually the consequence ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice heavy Brass and Steel 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, and it is a top break design, with a breech locking lever on the bottom left frame, right above the Mod. 1917 designation. It is also marked with