Model 1917 Flare Gun - Saint-Etienne, France - 20th Century

Model 1917 Flare Gun
Saint-Etienne, France
20th century
Bronze, steel, wood
Long. total: 19.5; Long. barrel: 10.1 cm
Cal.: 4

Flare gun by Grivolat Gerest & Cie in Saint-Etienne.

Barrel with sides then round.
Brass frame marked “GG & Cie” and monogrammed “V”.
Checkered wooden butt plates.
Python bail ring.

Ref.: 6363

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