Original British WWII Webley & Scott No.4 Mk.1* Long Barrel Signal Flare Pistol - Serial 30498

Original Item: Only One Available.  This is a nice example of a WWII Webley & Scott No.4 MkI* pattern long-barrel Flare pistol, manufactured by the Webley & Scott firm itself. These were the long variant of the RAF aircraft versions used during WWII. The pistol itself is of heavy steel construction, and a mixture of machined and cast parts. The barrel itself is cast and then machined on the front and inside, but not the sides, which gives it a rougher look. The left side of the pistol is marked No.4 MK1* over serial number 30498 on the brass trigger guard.. The barrel and frame have numerous British proof marks, as well as the 1 1/2" size emblem. The design of the pistol has an interesting hammer-block safety, which is engaged using the breech latch, or the slider on the top. Additionally, this example has a brass trigger guard and what appears to be a Nickel and Copper plated frame, which would indicate possible use in the Royal Navy. The amount of corrosion present seems to s