FRENCH NAVY FLARE GUN CONVERSION OF LEBEL, AND GRAS.

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FRENCH NAVY FLARE GUN CONVERSION OF LEBEL, AND GRAS.

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These are two rare French Navy Conversions of the French Gras, and Lebel Rifles.

Note the Naval Markings on the Butt of the Flare Guns.
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I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
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Re: FRENCH NAVY FLARE GUN CONVERSION OF LEBEL, AND GRAS.

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Picture showing Barrels opened for loading. Many countries used that style of latch on various model flare guns.
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I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
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