This is a Large Belgium flare Pistol. It was made to attach to a tree, and use as a trip flare. Most likely WWI, but could also be WWII ??
The Webley Mark III is in the picture for scale.
I have a very small version of the same trip flare, but it appears more modern. I will try to find it to post a photo in the future.
Large Belgium flare pistol, for trip flares.
Large Belgium flare pistol, for trip flares.
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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 ! !
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: Large Belgium flare pistol, for trip flares.
Hi,
I think it is a cannon against poachers in the forest by a castle. I have a lot of them in my collection. The most are made in Belgium and France. The cannons in my collection have a smaller caliber.
I think it is a cannon against poachers in the forest by a castle. I have a lot of them in my collection. The most are made in Belgium and France. The cannons in my collection have a smaller caliber.
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