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

The WW1 British BEF Webley and Scott Flare Pistol, dated 1916, is an original example of the issued flare guns used by British forces during the First World War. Manufactured by Webley and Scott, this single-shot, break-action flare pistol was supplied to the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) for use in battlefield signaling and communication. The pistol is marked with the manufacturer’s details and the 1916 production date, confirming its wartime provenance. It is typically constructed from blued steel with a robust frame, wooden grip panels, and a lanyard ring, features consistent with service models of the period. Flare pistols like this played a crucial role in non-verbal communication, enabling the coordination of troop movements and signaling for support or warning on the front lines. Classified as an antique in the United Kingdom, this item does not require a firearms permit for ownership under current law.