Pistol, Flare
Production date
1914-1918
Description
One of a pair of German flare pistols from the first world war, 1914-18. Calibre 1 1/16". Thumb cocked hammer. The other pistol is Accession Number 122.51. Recovered from Switch Trench during Battle of the Somme, 1916.
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Object Type
Classification
Pistol/Firearms/Armaments/Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology/Nomenclature
Media/Materials Description
Metal and wood
Measurements
0 - Whole = Length (mm) = 392mm
0 - Whole = Width (mm) = 210mm
Barrel = Diameter (mm) = 30mm
0 - Whole = Width (mm) = 210mm
Barrel = Diameter (mm) = 30mm
Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
World War One
World War One
Accession Number
121.51
Credit Line
Flare Pistol, calibre 1 1/16". Nelson Provincial Museum Collection: 121.51.
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