WW1 British Webley and Scott Brass Flare Pistol Dated 1918 ANTIQUE NO PERMIT REQUIRED

The WW1 British Webley and Scott Brass Flare Pistol dated 1918 is an original signalling device used by British forces during the First World War. Manufactured by the well-known arms company Webley and Scott, this pistol is constructed primarily from brass to resist corrosion under demanding field conditions. The model features a single-shot, break-action mechanism and is stamped with the 1918 date, confirming its period of manufacture. Flare pistols of this type were commonly carried by officers for communication and signalling purposes, especially in trench warfare environments where other forms of communication were unreliable. The use of flares enabled troops to mark positions, call for support, or signal advances and retreats. This item is classified as an antique and does not require a firearm permit under current regulations. It provides a tangible example of the tools used by military personnel for non-lethal operations during the First World War.