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
Classification
Technology
Physical Description
Material: Brass
Material: Wood
Measurement
Archived measurement
Copyright
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