Flare Gun, Webley and Scott Ltd., circa early 1900's
Regular price
$495.00
Commonly known as the Very pistol this artifact was manufactured in Birmingham England during 1918 by Webley and Scott Ltd. Galvanized steel, a heavy duty working man's version of its brass brother, with wooden hand grips it is usually attached to a lanyard that would be connected to the firer to prevent loss. The serial # 30471 is clear. It was introduced in 1914 and was used extensively by British and Empire armed forces during World War 1 through WW II. This version is the Number 1 Mark III as it has a bell shaped mouth safety hand guard fitted to the front of the barrel. This was to deter the user from holding his free hand over the muzzle. There is also a safety device whereby it cannot be loaded when the hammer is cocked. It weighs 2 lb 2 oz. and has an overall length of 9.75 inches. Inventory # 0012
