Original German WWI Belgian Occupation Lille Depot Manufactured Ersatz Flare Pistol with Barrel Problem - Serial 6125 Antique Wheellock Firearms about 1825

about 1825

The revolver comes with a very nice period flap holster

In getting ready for the Fleet Championship run off the Arizona had to field a team

The headquarters company was split into 5 platoons and the A&P platoon was one of those

The white cloth of the flag has faded to a beige color

Original German WWI Belgian Occupation Lille Depot Manufactured Ersatz Flare Pistol with Barrel Problem - Serial 6125 Antique Wheellock Firearms about 1825Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of an Ersatz Flare Pistol manufactured during the war. These flare pistols were manufactured in occupied Belgium for the German forces in the field at the Lille Depot. It is 13" overall with heavy steel barrel with a side mounted push button latch and hinge opening. The pistol is armed by pulling back a heavy spring plunger cocking mechanism. This example is in rough shape and the barrel does