Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol by G. G. & Cie - Serial 7431 Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout The unit appears to be

The unit appears to be complete and there are no missing screws

which does not have any military issue markings on it

This example is missing most of the fuse

The Scots Guards and other Guards regiments have a long-standing connection to the Parachute Regiment

The wooden tail and end cap are intact as well

Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol by G. G. & Cie - Serial 7431 Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout The unit appears to beOriginal 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