Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the highly sought after 10 Gauge Flare cartridge bandolier. While this bandolier fits 10 & 12 Gauge Shotgun Ammunition, this was not what the bandolier was intended for. While reports of use for shotgun shells have been incidental, this bandolier was actually for flare pistol rounds.
The overall condition is quite nice and judging from the level of oxidation on the brass fitting, it appears this could very well have been in service with the US Navy during the war (and possibly after). It features 25 “pockets” to hold the cartridges, very similar to how the M1911 magazine pouches were constructed with cinch bottoms. The markings on the ends of the belt are very visible and name this belt’s manufacturer as Mills Woven Cartridge Belt Company out of Worcester, Massachusetts. The opposite side bears the MILLS logo with a patent date of April 18th, 1905.
This is an excellent example of a very rare belt ready for further research and display.
While not intended as a weapon, flare guns have been used as such in some situations. In 1942, a German pilot mistakenly landed at the Pembrey Airfield in Wales. The duty pilot, Sgt. Jeffreys, did not have a conventional weapon, so he grabbed a Very pistol and used it to capture the German pilot, Oberleutnant Armin Faber.
Towards the end of World War I during the Final Offensive of the Sinai and Palestine Campaign, on 19 October 1918 a German aircraft was destroyed on the ground by firing a Very light into the aircraft. The D.F.W. two–seater was first seen in the air; the first German aircraft since aerial fighting over Deraa on 16 and 17 September just prior to the beginning of the Battle of Sharon. The two–seater was forced to land and was destroyed after the German pilot and observer had moved to safety.
- This product is available for international shipping.
- Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal & Sezzle
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
