WW1 British BEF Webley and Scott Flare Pistol Dated 1916 ANITQUE NO PERMIT REQUIRED

The WW1 British BEF Webley and Scott Flare Pistol, dated 1916, is an authentic example of military signaling equipment issued during the First World War. Manufactured by Webley and Scott, these pistols were widely used by the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) for communication and illumination on the battlefield. The pistol features a break-action mechanism, robust steel construction, and a single-shot design suited to firing signal flares. Original examples are distinct for their manufacturer markings, date stamp—1916 in this case—and characteristic military finish. Such pistols played a key role in trench warfare, allowing troops to send signals, call for support, or mark positions under combat conditions. Classified as an antique, this flare pistol can be owned in the United Kingdom without a firearms permit, in accordance with current legal standards. It provides significant historical insight into the material culture and practical tools employed by British forces during the First World War.