Signal Pistol

The Manroy 25 mm signal pistol is the standard flare pistol used by the British Army. The pistol is a single shot, smoothbore, drop barrel design, using a thumb cocked hammer single action mechanism. The pistol is of all steel construction with black bakelite grips and is chambered for all standard 25 mm (1 inch) signal pistol ammunition. This pistol has a barrel lock to fit into a vehicle or aircraft socket. The pistol features a black metal retractable lanyard ring at the base of the hand grip. The bluing is worn and there is considerable pitting on the receiver and the barrel. Markings- BIRMINGHAM PROOF CYPHER; S.

Flare pistol used by British armed forces since 1954 and features provision for attachment in vehicles and aircraft.