Original British WWI 1916 dated MkIII Cogswell & Harrison Brass Flare Gun Lee-Enfield (SMLE) These unique folding knife bayonets

These unique folding knife bayonets were made for use on the Mannlicher-Carcano M1938 Short Rifle (fucile corto)

complete with a wire and fabric portepee

and the South West Pacific

WEALTH OF RESEARCH DATA MAKING IT THE MOST

Government Printing Office in 1943

Original British WWI 1916 dated MkIII Cogswell & Harrison Brass Flare Gun Lee-Enfield (SMLE) These unique folding knife bayonetsOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a very nice early Great War example of the English military Mark III flare pistol, as issued and used during the last part of World War I. This flare gun is in great shape. The brass holds its original patina and the balance of the brass is crisp and sharp with fine edges. There are minor scratches on the barrel due to some handling signs. All of the markings are very crisp and clear. The blued iron breech