I should add that my flare pistol has M 601 stamped on the left side of the hammer, which I am told is the code for L. Berridge & Co. (presumably, the manufacturer of the hammer, at least).
I should add that my flare pistol has M 601 stamped on the left side of the hammer, which I am told is the code for L. Berridge & Co. (presumably, the manufacturer of the hammer, at least).