Swedish 2-Barrel Brass Flare Pistols Model 1896

[Dr.E13]

Thanks for the information and pictures.

[hotto]

Hello Fson
These cartridges are for a target device for the Swedish navy. The ignition is electric. The cartridge cases are shortened Nordenfelt - cases. Of course you can load they also in the signal pistol M / 96, because this gun is built for the caliber of the Nordenfelt rapid-fire cannon. The signal cartridges are 96mm long, they existed in the colors red and white.
Best regards
Horst

[Gotavapen]

I just received an example of the 1896 with the hammer extensions over the barrels, I can find NO markings except for the number 8 on all the screws, so I guess it is serial number 8. That makes three variations in my collection.

Now I just need some period flares, and perhaps a holster - if they made one.

The earliest model had short hammers. To avoid accidents the navy applied at text:
"BY LOADING HAMMERS MUST BE MOVED TO HALF COCKED POSITION"

On the later model the hammers got extensions and by this blocking to open the pistol without half cocking the hammers!

[signalman]

Thank you Gotavapen,

Thank you for the information on the M1896.

[Gotavapen]

This is the same reason as Webley flare guns often have a funnel in front. To spare fingers