WW1 🇬🇧 British Cogswell & Harrison No1 MKIII Flare Pistol


The Cogswell & Harrison No.1 MK III Flare Pistol is a historical British military signaling device. These flare pistols were widely used by the British Army, Navy, and Air Force as a means of non-verbal communication during combat situations, particularly for signaling or illumination.

The No.1 MK III Flare Pistol was typically made from steel and brass, designed for durability in harsh combat conditions.

The pistol was single-shot and breech-loading, which meant that after firing a flare, the operator would manually load another round.

It featured a large bore, typically 1 inch in diameter, allowing it to fire standard military flares for signaling in different colors (red, green, yellow, etc.) or to launch illuminating rounds that could light up the battlefield at night.

The flare pistol was fired by pulling a traditional-style trigger, which would ignite the propellant in the flare cartridge, sending the flare into the sky.

A hinged action at the breech allowed the user to quickly open the chamber, eject the spent cartridge, and insert a new one for the next shot.

No.1 MK III was an essential tool for both tactical and emergency signaling, especially at night or in low-visibility conditions.

It was used to signal allied forces, mark positions for aircraft, request artillery fire, or communicate other battlefield signals that couldn’t rely on radio or visual markers.

In naval contexts, it was particularly useful for ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore communication.

Its robust construction and historical significance make it a fascinating piece of militaria.

For reenactors, decorative and educational purposes.

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