Original German WWI 1916 dated Druckknopf Flare Pistol by Jakob Kessler with Pioneer Regiment Markings & More U.S. Navy This is exactly the same

This is exactly the same lock adopted by the British Board of Ordnance for the Third Model Brown Bess Musket of 1796 known as the "India Pattern" Brown Bess

The Type B-7 Arctic Parka was originally designed for flight crews and ground personnel based in extreme cold and remote locations during World War II

The Maker's name is marked inside under the liner leather sweatband :-

The two clips that attach to the scabbard are fully functional

and bellows

Original German WWI 1916 dated Druckknopf Flare Pistol by Jakob Kessler with Pioneer Regiment Markings & More U.S. Navy This is exactly the sameOriginal item: One of a Kind. This is a fantastic and rare German WWI Druckknopf (push button) style flare pistol, which has had a VERY interesting life. It is covered with various markings from different eras, and even has a lot of personalization on the inside of one of the grip scales. We have attempted to picture this, but we also have a nice transcription that was done by a prior owner. The pistol measures 12 1 2 inches in overall length, with an