This French Model 1917 flare gun is an iconic piece of warfare from the Great War. Used by the French army in the trenches, it fired flares and signaling rockets, essential for nighttime coordination and communication between the lines.
Crafted from brass with an ergonomic wooden handle, this model is typical of war production, combining mechanical simplicity and efficiency.
Period: First World War.
Origin: France.
Type: Flare gun.
Model: French regulations of 1917.
Caliber: 25 mm short barrel.
Marking: CHOBERT- PARIS / 16 rue Lafayette.
Checkered walnut plates.
Functional mechanism (unmodified).
Visible serial number / regulatory markings
Used at Verdun, the Somme, and Chemin des Dames, this rocket launcher embodies military ingenuity amidst the chaos of the trenches. More than a weapon, it is a testament to the war of men and the war of light in the night of the front.
