Original U.S. WWI Mark IV "Very" 25mm Flare Signal Pistol Converted to 1 Inch Size MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock The F-1 in its original

The F-1 in its original design was withdrawn from French military service in 1946

They come complete with brass strap stud and single leather belt loop on rear

the Netherlands was invaded by Germany with Nijmegen being the first Dutch city to fall into German hands

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Normally intended for naval use by most governments

Original U.S. WWI Mark IV "Very" 25mm Flare Signal Pistol Converted to 1 Inch Size MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock The F-1 in its originalOriginal item: Only One Available. This is a very nice brass US Mk IV "Very" flare pistol from the First World War. The original caliber was 25 millimeters, but the bore has been arsenal enlarged slightly to take 1" 26. 5mm flares. This is not to be confused with the 37 millimeter U. S. Navy Mk IV Sedgley signal pistol of the Second World War. Except for the caliber, this pistol is nearly identical to the French M1917 all brass 25 millimeter flare