Original French WWI Model 1917 Brass Flare Signal Pistol by Chobert-Paris - Serial 15576 Martini-Henry Parts There is a small crack

There is a small crack between the rear lock screw and the end of the barrel

probably due to age

Crook's men attacked on the second day

The officer version also has a larger front flap / visor area

though the leather border around it has degraded over the decades

Original French WWI Model 1917 Brass Flare Signal Pistol by Chobert-Paris - Serial 15576 Martini-Henry Parts There is a small crackOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a very nice 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, though the end of the barrel is slightly deformed. This is one of several different French signal pistols with the M1917 model designation: this version