Original U.S. WWII VK-M12 Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. 37mm Brass Flare Signal Pistol with Lanyard - dated June 1945 Antique Remingtons the majority of these casualties

the majority of these casualties having been sustained by the First Battalion during the early hours of the morning

which no longer has the top sweat shield

and if there were markings on the barrel strap they wore away years ago

The M83lAl cartridge was developed from 1989 to 1992 and Type Classified (TC) in April 1993

assigned to the 17th Airborne Division

Original U.S. WWII VK-M12 Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. 37mm Brass Flare Signal Pistol with Lanyard - dated June 1945 Antique Remingtons the majority of these casualtiesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a rare VK M12 37mm Flare Signal Postol, made in 1945 by the Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. These are similar to other examples made by International Flare Pistol Co., however the grip is much more swept back. The design is covered under U. S. Patent 2,433,309, which was applied for on March 23 1944 and granted in 1947. It is also made almost entirely of brass, with other parts made of what