Original U.S. WWI Remington Mark III Flare Signal Pistol Category_Rear Sight Assembly Luminous or fluorescent disks were

Luminous or fluorescent disks were issued on a limited scale to paratroops for the Normandy jump

It was also cut down to M1905E1 at some point

with spanner slotted bolts on the reverse

It is also marked on the butt plate with the regimental designation 36

The cap is made of dark blue wool with enameled leather visor bound with patent leather

Original U.S. WWI Remington Mark III Flare Signal Pistol Category_Rear Sight Assembly Luminous or fluorescent disks wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a World War One Mark III flare pistol made by the Remington Arms Company at their factory in Bridgeport Connecticut between 1915 and 1918. It uses a 10 gauge flare in a 9 inch steel barrel and has a matching serial number in two spots, 596. The top of the barrel reads as follows: MARK III THE REMINGTON ARMS UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. INC. REMINGTON BRIDGEPORT WORKS BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT.