Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol by G. G. & Cie - Serial 11018 Manufacture Type_Original Items but we have no way

but we have no way to research what they signify

- Rear Sight is rust frozen

The poster is actually one of the finest portraits of the American infantryman to come out of the war

however it looks like they were also made at the other arsenals in small numbers as well

” The manufacture of Owen guns in 9mm was approved on September 7

Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol by G. G. & Cie - Serial 11018 Manufacture Type_Original Items but we have no wayOriginal 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