Original British WWI 1916 dated MkIII Cogswell & Harrison Brass Flare Gun Ancient It looks to have been

It looks to have been a very good job

The black suit was for handling liquid oxygen and the white one for handling even more dangerous liquids

but regrettably we got no chance to talk to him

The left side of the barrel shows faded regimental markings from before the conversion

in the opinion of the men who flew with him and other officers and men in the squadron

Original British WWI 1916 dated MkIII Cogswell & Harrison Brass Flare Gun Ancient It looks to have beenOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a very nice early Great War example of the English military Mark III flare pistol, as issued and used during the last part of World War I. This flare gun is in great shape. The brass was definitely polished and the balance of the brass is crisp and sharp with fine edges. There are minor scratches on the barrel due to some handling signs. All of the markings are very crisp and clear. The blued iron breech