Original Italian WWI / WWII Model 1900 Flare Gun by Castelli of Brescia with Non-Magnetic Grips Breda M-37 the Amtracs on the beach

the Amtracs on the beach heading back to Mamatid

with the expected age and flaking from service

while the other components of the rifle are non matching

The ricasso is dated 1863

the fragile strings still all intact

Original Italian WWI / WWII Model 1900 Flare Gun by Castelli of Brescia with Non-Magnetic Grips Breda M-37 the Amtracs on the beachOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce Italian Model 00 (Model 1900) flare signal pistol with factory original checkered aluminum or zinc grips. It bears clear manufacture markings on the left side of the frame: MIDA CASTELLI BRESCIA This model of flare pistol was manufactured by Castelli during both World War I and World War II, and it can be difficult to discern them. The World War I manufactured variations had a smaller