Original U.S. Pre-WWII Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV "Very" Signal Flare Pistol - Serial 1219 British Artwork & Posters We can see wooden shims

We can see wooden shims around the breech plug area

It has the correct REPUBLICA MEXICANA marking on the breech ring of the receiver

leather is supple and shows only light age

- (2) State of New York WWI Service Medals: The World War I Service Medal issued by New York State in the United States is a World War I service medal designed by Captain Charles Joseph Dieges after being selected from over 100 submitted designs

The original photographer's name and city are marked in the right hand corner of the photograph's 6" x 8" matting: R

Original U.S. Pre-WWII Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV "Very" Signal Flare Pistol - Serial 1219 British Artwork & Posters We can see wooden shimsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV flare pistol, with a 4 inch barrel. It is the typical "Very" design used during WWI, but produced during the 1930s. Made of nickel plated cast brass with wooden grip scales, it really is quite an attractive model compared to many issued later during WWII. It is fully functional. breaking open correctly when the breech lock is opened, and still dry fires correctly.