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Fine WWI Remington Mk III Flare Pistol Guns International #: 103490567 Seller's Inventory #: MM100-18 Category: Flare Guns - Military Pistols - US Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: lope Company: Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities Member Since: 1/28/11 State: Connecticut Country: United States Premium Seller Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 4 Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Bank Check, Money Order, Personal Check About Us: We are Tom LoPiano and John R. (Jay) Hansen Jr. owners of Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities. We specialize in fine and unusual collectible firearms and military items of all types and time periods. Modern firearms, Curio & Relic and antique. Civil War a specialty as well as German lugers. From flintlock arms and edged weapons of the Revolutionary war to arms manufactured in the present- we actively buy and sell all firearms related collectibles, documents and autographs, photographs, uniforms, old newspapers, collectible ammunition, swords, decoys, etc. Retail shop open to public for buyers as well as customers who wish to sell. Appraisals for estates conducted for a fee. Free verbal appraisals to all visitors. Description: Fine WWI Remington Mk III Flare Pistol The WWI Remington Mark III Flare Pistol was a U.S. military signal pistol used during World War I for battlefield communication. It was manufactured by Remington Arms just a few miles away from our retail establishment in Bridgeport, CT. and is sometimes referred to as the Remington MK III Very Pistol, as it fired “Very” signal flares. During World War I (1914–1918), reliable communication on the battlefield was difficult. Radios were limited, field phones were vulnerable to shell damage, and runners were slow and exposed. Signal pistols allowed units to: Call for artillery support Signal troop movements Communicate prearranged commands Request medical evacuation Mark positions for friendly forces The MK III was one of several signal pistols adopted by the U.S. military after America entered the war in 1917. ?? Key Specifications Model: Mark III (MK III) Manufacturer: Remington Arms Caliber: 10-gauge flare (standard U.S. signal cartridge at the time) Action: Single-shot, break-open Barrel: Smoothbore Frame Material: Typically brass Grip Panels: Hard rubber or checkered grips Finish: Often blued steel barrel with brass frame The pistol opened by breaking the barrel downward, similar to a single-shot shotgun, allowing a flare cartridge to be inserted. ?? How It Worked The MK III fired Very flares, which were: Bright colored (red, green, white, etc.) Visible over long distances Used in prearranged signal codes For example: Red flare = artillery fire request Green flare = advance White flare = illumination Signal codes varied by unit and operation. ?? Military Use The MK III saw service with: U.S. Army U.S. Navy Marine Corps It was used both in Europe and aboard naval vessels. ??? Markings & Identification Authentic WWI Remington MK III flare pistols typically have: “REMINGTON ARMS-UNION METALLIC CTG. CO. INC.” markings “MARK III” designation U.S. military inspection stamps A 1915–1918 production date Fine collectible WWI piece of memorabilia. SOLD Shotgun Gauge: 10 Gauge