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US Navy 1894 Flare Pistol
01. Original name
US Navy 1894 Flare Pistol
02. Other official names
U.S.Navy Model of 1894
03. Popular names
04. Chamberings
10 gauge (19.6mm)
05. Designed by
Ordnance Depot, Washington Navy Yard
06. Design date
1894 as evolution of 1882 model
07. In service date(s)
08. Adopted by
US Navy
09. Production quantities
10. Mechanism
Brass frame, steel barrel sleeve. Spur trigger, thumb cocked single action. Barrel latch under frame.
11. Weight
2.4lb
12. Mountings
13. Practicality in action
14. Comments / Other information
Similar to US Navy model 1882 with barrel changed to 10 gauge by the insertionof a steel sleeve inside brass barrel