Posted on 06/21/2019 3:05:50 PM PDT by Teflonic
Notice the two really large pockets which appear to be empty. They probably hold whatever is fired from that device.
Late Steampunk or Early Diesel.
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Looks like a revolver flair gun https://www.google.com/search?q=flare+revolver&client=ms-android-motorola&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi5_bihjvziAhVUCM0KHaTuAogQ_AUIFigC&biw=360&bih=651#imgrc=kB8JhOf_gaH-xM
You got it.
I think that it is a flare gun.
My ckassic GI Joe Action Sailor had one for use in his rubber raft.
yeah, it looks pretty damn heavy duty for a flare gun
British, WWI, rank of captain (3 pips on epaulet), resolution is poor, unable to make out the regimental badge on the collar.
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