Original U.S. Pre-WWII Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV "Very" Signal Flare Pistol - Serial 1219 British Artwork & Posters These were called Zündnadelgewehr

These were called Zündnadelgewehr

leather is supple and shows only light age

It has the correct REPUBLICA MEXICANA marking on the breech ring of the receiver

A larger label inside the left interior pocket reads:

probably the 3rd month of March

Original U.S. Pre-WWII Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV "Very" Signal Flare Pistol - Serial 1219 British Artwork & Posters These were called ZündnadelgewehrOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV flare pistol, with a 4 inch barrel. It is the typical "Very" design used during WWI, but produced during the 1930s. Made of nickel plated cast brass with wooden grip scales, it really is quite an attractive model compared to many issued later during WWII. It is fully functional. breaking open correctly when the breech lock is opened, and still dry fires correctly.