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Signal pistol, four-barrelled, steel, barrel length 91 mm / 3.6 in and calibre 26.3 mm / 1.04 in, unknown maker, Germany, 1914-1918

Signal Pistol

1914-1918

Early Very or Verey light pistol, used at RAE, serial number 30731, barrel length 105 mm / 4.1 in and calibre 39 mm / 1.5 in, by Webley & Scott Ltd., London, United Kingdom, c. 1917

'Very Light' Pistol

circa 1917

Webley-Schermuly 1.5" signal pistol (empty), made in Birmingham, 1975-80, and includes two cartridges. Used by the 'Ringway bird scare officer' at Manchester Airport c.1994 to drive birds away from the runways and peri-tracks.

Signal Pistol

1975-80

Webley-Schermuly 1.5" signal pistol (empty), made in Birmingham, 1975-80, used by the 'Ringway bird scare officer' at Manchester Airport c.1994 to drive birds away from the runways and peri-tracks.

Signal Pistol

1975-80

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