Original Italian WWII Model 1900 Flare Gun by Castelli of Brescia with Aluminum Grips - dated 1942 Japanese Holsters in that the ear handle

in that the ear handle has been wrenched to the side

Chevron on left shoulder is machine stitched and in excellent condition

These raids all showed a lack of operational control and inadequate combat techniques

The pommel cap is the NCO variety

The cover is painted red and has white lettering on the side that reads BOMB RELEASE

Original Italian WWII Model 1900 Flare Gun by Castelli of Brescia with Aluminum Grips - dated 1942 Japanese Holsters in that the ear handleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good battlefield pickup condition Italian Model 00 (Model 1900) flare signal pistol dated 1942 with factory original checkered aluminum grips. It bears clear manufacture markings on the left side of the frame: CASTELLI ARMI BRESCIA 1942 MOD. 00 The pistol has some of the original finish, but overall looks to have been improperly stored for quite some time, so there is a lot of surface rust on the exterior.