![]() Everything for sale on is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. In very nice condition, ready to display. The amount of corrosion present seems to suggest this as well. 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 design of the pistol has an interesting hammer-block safety, which is engaged using the breech latch, or the slider on the top. The barrel and frame have numerous British proof marks, as well as the 1 1/2" size emblem. The same serial number is seen on the brass trigger guard, which is just below the Webley & Scott logo on the frame. ![]() The left side of the pistol is marked No.4 MK1* over serial number 23966. ![]() The barrel itself is cast and then machined on the front and inside, but not the sides, which gives it a rougher look. The pistol itself is of heavy steel construction, and a mixture of machined and cast parts. It has distinctive locking lugs on the end of the barrel so it could be locked into a firing/locating bracket before being fired from the aircraft. These were primarily designed for use on RAF aircraft during WWII. This is a nice example of a WWII Webley & Scott No.4 MkI* pattern 1 1/2 inch (37mm) Flare pistol, manufactured by the Webley & Scott firm itself.
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