German Signal Pistol Accession Number: RELAWM16728

Description

German all brass construction signal pistol. Hinged break open frame with a double side bar release and a half octagonal barrel that has a flared muzzle. The two piece grips are plain wood and both chipped. The butt is stamped 'S1 B2' and the back strap has '99.R.8.2'.

Contextual Description

The markings on this pistol are believed to indicate that it was originally issued to the 99th German Infantry Regiment, 8th Battalion, Pistol number 2.

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM16728
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Physical Description
Material: Brass
Material: Wood
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
c 1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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