| Accession Number | REL/04822 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Physical description | Steel, Wood |
| Maker |
Webley & Scott Ltd |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Webley & Scott No 1 Mk 1 Flare Pistol
Description
Webley & Scott No 1 Mk 1 Flare Pistol. Single shot break open action with a top press down release latch and a rear exposed hammer. It has a wood shoulder stock fixed to the pistol grip that has a right side brass checkered plate and a D section cut out thumb slot. Marked on the left side with various proof stamps and '1917' 'WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD LONDON & BIRMINGHAM No1 MARK 1'.
History / Summary
Webley & Scott No 1 Mk 1 Flare Pistol made in 1917. Webley & Scott produced a number of single-shot, break open signal flare gun devices like this, that were used by AIF during the First World War.