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Lot of Two (2) WWI French M1917 Brass Flare Pistols

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:170.00 USD
Lot of Two (2) WWI French M1917 Brass Flare Pistols
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Lot of Two (2) WWI French M1917 Brass Flare Pistols, NVSN, 26.9mm bores, takes 25mm French flare cartridges, 4" barrels, brass body and barrels, steel external hammers, triggers, and side locking action levers, checkered wood grips, lanyard loop at bottom of grips, marked with a "V" on left side of frame and internal barrel lug. Made by G.G.&Cie (Grivolat Gerest Fils et Compagne). 1.) Frame and barrel have been cleaned and polished at some time in the past, showing numerous small dings and scratches. Steel parts show age graying and scattered light freckling with some cleaning. Action is very tight to open, hammer and trigger work well, nice bore. Action lever screw may be an old replacement. Grips have some vertical lines carved into them at the edges and show some scratches and small gouges. 2.) Frame and barrel have been cleaned and polished at some time in the past, now toning down nicely, showing numerous small dings and scratches and a nice bore. Steel parts show age graying and scattered freckling with some cleaning. Action is very tight to open, hammer and trigger work well. Grips show some age darkening, light dings and minor scratches. Est.: $300-$500. (Non-gun)