This WWI US Military Air Service flare pistol follows a 1917 French Chobert design and was made by Scott-Fetzer in Cleveland, Ohio. It is a 25mm MKII and carries military proof marks on the chamber and the barrel lug. The supplier describes it as all original and in need of cleaning. The catalog lists the condition as used.

Collectors of aviation and WWI militaria are the natural buyers for this pistol. The supplier notes that American pilots used flare guns to shoot down balloons or other planes over Europe, and the original finish gives a display piece its context. Because the pistol needs cleaning, buyers should plan that work before any handling or display. Buyers should weigh the all-original status the supplier describes against the cleaning it still needs.

Key features

• 1917 French Chobert design, 25mm MKII
• Military proof marks on chamber and barrel lug
• All original, needs cleaning
• Made by Scott-Fetzer, Cleveland, Ohio
• Listed condition: used

This firearm ships to a licensed FFL dealer you choose, where Form 4473 and a background check are completed before pickup.