French Signal Pistol

Place Middle East: Syria
Accession Number RELAWM20148.010
Collection type Technology
Object type Firearm
Place made France
Date made 1918
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

French single shot, break action signal pistol. Black painted steel barrel and a brass frame stamped Mlle 1918 Bte S.G.O.G. over Grivolat, Gerest Fils & Cie on the left side. A barrel release lever is on the left side and the grips are two piece checkered wood. A lanyard ring is attached to the butt.

History / Summary

This pistol was salvaged from a burnt out aircraft destroyed by 3 Squadron RAAF during the Syrian Campaign.

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