Original British WWI 1917 MkIII Webley & Scott Brass Flare Gun Category_Martini-Henry Parts with functional spring clips with

with functional spring clips with a great patina

and cultural changes during this period

Additionally the Musket has a "thumb piece" or "escutcheon"

but these are both definitely contemporary replacement items

Major General Jimmy Doolittle's major influence on the European air war occurred early that year when he made a critical change to the policy requiring escorting fighters to remain with the bombers at all times

Original British WWI 1917 MkIII Webley & Scott Brass Flare Gun Category_Martini-Henry Parts with functional spring clips withOriginal 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 holds its original patina 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