Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of an Ersatz Flare Pistol manufactured during the war. These flare pistols were manufactured in occupied Belgium for the German forces in the field at the Lille Depot. It is 13" overall with heavy steel barrel with a side mounted push button latch and hinge opening. The pistol is armed by pulling back a heavy spring plunger cocking mechanism. This example is in rough shape and the barrel does not “lock” into place, and is instead loose, likely due to a missing piece. Still works good for display. The side of the grip is stamped with a MKD / LILLE cartouche. This example has a latch-on safety that stops the cock from fully launching forward.
The German occupation of Belgium of World War I was a military occupation by the forces of the German Empire between 1914 and 1918. Beginning in August 1914 with the invasion of neutral Belgium, the country was almost completely overrun by German troops before the winter of the same year as the Allied forces withdrew westwards. The Belgian government went into exile, while King Albert I and the Belgian Army continued to fight on a section of the Western Front. Under the German military, Belgium was divided into three separate administrative zones. The majority of the country fell within the General Government, a formal occupation administration ruled by a German general, while the others, closer to the front line, came under more repressive direct military rule.
The flare pistol is in fair, displayable condition. The pistol still cocks and dryfires properly, but the breech no longer functions as the barrel does not “latch” into place anymore. The wood exhibits signs of extensive use with cracking and chips present. A fantastic example of a scarce WWI flare pistol.
A great example of an Imperial German Ersatz Flare Pistol! Comes more than ready for further research and display.
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