British No.2 Mk 1 Flare Pistol
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| 01. Original name | Pistol, signal, 1 1/2-inch, No. 2 Mark I | |
| 02. Other official names | No.2 Mark 1 Pyrotechnic Pistol | |
| 03. Popular names | ||
| 04. Chamberings | 1.5″ / 37mm | |
| 05. Designed by | Webley & Scott | |
| 06. Design date | 1915 | |
| 07. In service date(s) | 1915 to WW2 | |
| 08. Adopted by | British and Commonwealth military forces | |
| 09. Production quantities | 21,700 made during WW1 | |
| 10. Mechanism | Based on Webley & Scott Mk IV revolver, steel frame and barrel, single & double action, tipping barrel with top mounted barrel latch | |
| 11. Weight | 3.8lb (1.7kg) | |
| 12. Mountings | Leather holster | |
| 13. Practicality in action | ||
| 14. Comments / Other information | Some have been modified by removing the hammer spur for double action only |