Original British WWI 1916 dated MkIII Cogswell & Harrison Brass Flare Gun War of 1812 and sold to officers or

and sold to officers or other well-off people

on a large banner

with a 2 leaf flip up rear sight

This suggests that most of the wear on the gun is from age and storage

and was prone to malfunction when a bayonet was attached to the reciprocating barrel

Original British WWI 1916 dated MkIII Cogswell & Harrison Brass Flare Gun War of 1812 and sold to officers orOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a very nice early Great War example of the English military Mark III flare pistol, as issued and used during the last part of World War I. This flare gun is in great shape. The brass holds its original patina and the balance of the brass is crisp and sharp with fine edges. There are minor scratches on the barrel due to some handling signs. All of the markings are very crisp and clear. The blued iron breech