The Webley & Scott No.2 Mark I flare guns, often modified just prior to WW2. These were designed for use on light armoured vehicles and slide into a housing. Original date of 1918 on the left side of the barrel. The bore of the flare is 1.5 inch (3.81 cm) with a 2.75 inch (6.99 cm) opening for the M5 and M36 Mills. Stamped to the left side of the barrel, ‘Webley and Scott Ltd., No.2 Mk.I’ with proof marks below and dated 1918.

This artifact does not have the very common shroud, which can make this model easily confused with the British Molins No.2 Mk.5 Flare Signal Pistol used in World War II.

The Webley & Scott Flare pistol was frequently used in conjunction with the Austin Armoured Cars to mark areas for air / artillery support, rear troops and other armoured cars performing transport or reconnaissance.