Original French WWI Model 1917 Déposé Brass Flare Signal Pistol by Chobert-Paris - Serial 9941 Caps & Hats probably indicating it was issued

probably indicating it was issued to company E

Standard company muskets were marked on the lock plates with an EIC "Rampant Lion" cypher but examples manufactured by Manton were maker marked on the lock as follows:

the banner was royal blue with yellow lettering

But when in 1917

These foot pedals control the tail rotor

Original French WWI Model 1917 Déposé Brass Flare Signal Pistol by Chobert-Paris - Serial 9941 Caps & Hats probably indicating it was issuedOriginal 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. This is one of several different French signal pistols with the M1917 model designation: this version has a 4 inch barrel. The barrel and frame are