Description
The original photographer's name and city are marked in the right hand corner of the photograph's 6" x 8" matting: R
It has the correct REPUBLICA MEXICANA marking on the breech ring of the receiver
Features a crescent butt and overall gorgeous appearance
and the stocks are a bit worn
A larger label inside the left interior pocket reads:
Original U.S. Pre-WWII Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV "Very" Signal Flare Pistol - Serial 1219 British Artwork & Posters The original photographer's name andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV flare pistol, with a 4 inch barrel. It is the typical "Very" design used during WWI, but produced during the 1930s. Made of nickel plated cast brass with wooden grip scales, it really is quite an attractive model compared to many issued later during WWII. It is fully functional. breaking open correctly when the breech lock is opened, and still dry fires correctly.