Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol by G. G. & Cie - Serial 7431 Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout The blade of this example

The blade of this example measures 28 3/4 inches

There is a maker-mark on the back for STEINHAUER & LÜCK

with brass mounts including hooked butt plate

which does not have any military issue markings on it

The wooden tail and end cap are intact as well

Original French WWI Model 1917 Flare Signal Pistol by G. G. & Cie - Serial 7431 Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout The blade of this exampleOriginal 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