Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol by G. G. & Cie - Serial 11018 Manufacture Type_Original Items There is still some of

There is still some of the COLTS PATENT on the left frame under the cylinder

and have about 90% of the plating intact

however it looks like they were also made at the other arsenals in small numbers as well

The gilding on the award is retained at nearly 100%

Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol by G. G. & Cie - Serial 11018 Manufacture Type_Original Items There is still some ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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. There is also a letter V over a small arc on the