Russian/Czech M44 Signal Pistol With Case Brown Bess The black border is electrical

The black border is electrical tape which was carefully placed around each slide to prevent cuts

just as it was issued

and light green

NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17 1856

The hilt is detachable and shows that the tang is completely hand forged just like the blade

Russian/Czech M44 Signal Pistol With Case Brown Bess The black border is electricalOriginal Item: The Russians issued an economical signal pistol called the Model 44 in 1944, and during the Cold War most of the Eastern Block countries issued copies of it. The Czechoslovakians manufactured the best quality copy. It comes with a carrying case that may be worn on the belt or slung over the shoulder. There are loops for three standard and five parachute flares. An original cleaning rod is also included. Unissued. Flares not included.