Ww1 german flare pistol/ firearms law

[Mav352]

Does anyone know what the current UK firearms ruling is for non deactivated ww1 German flare pistols? One of my brothers died a little while back and we found one in his collection today and I need to find out what to do with it. Thanks in advance. 

[Guest Fred Karno's Army]

I personally know of a guy who got arrested by firearms with one where I am last year,he got off as he stated he didn't know it was a firearm etc,he wasn't a collector of militaria or weapons but approached a local auction house who phoned the police.It had been found in his fathers house during a clearance.Similiar story,that's all I can add mate sorry that's Lancashire.

[Mav352]

Thanks anyway @Ham & Jam.

[Police Collector]

You need a shotgun cert if I remember correctly.

[Davejb]

You need a full firearms cert, but as its a WW2 weapon the licence is free as you are a collector, and that is the reason you give as to why you need the cert. I think it comes under Signalling devices. I think there is an exemption for on board ships or sea going boats as its a requirement to carry one at sea by Maritime Law

 

[Mav352]

Thanks very much guys, I can now get that sorted.