Original French WWI Model 1917 Déposé Brass Flare Signal Pistol by Chobert-Paris - Serial 9941 French & Indian War the googles themselves attached to

the googles themselves attached to the frames by small metal clips which also act as locking clips to secure the lenses in the frames

leapfrogging the enemy and seizing the advantage

a linen label with surrender details

probably having been removed or broken off during service

The French promoted the rights of Roman Catholics

Original French WWI Model 1917 Déposé Brass Flare Signal Pistol by Chobert-Paris - Serial 9941 French & Indian War the googles themselves attached toOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a very nice heavy brass French signal pistol from the First World War. It is chambered for French 25 mm flare cartridges. It does not accept the 26. 5 mm cartridges currently available nor commercial 1 inch cartridges. The bore diameter is 26. 9 millimeters. This is one of several different French signal pistols with the M1917 model designation: this version has a 4 inch barrel. The barrel and frame are