Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by SWC U.S. Machine Guns • Multiple postcards one written

• Multiple postcards one written to Arthur T

The metalwork is very dark and there is plenty of evidence of pitting and wear

Action: Back Action Percussion Lock

and constructed of dark brown leather typical of the WWI period

including the use of the gun by what appears to be a Villista

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by SWC U.S. Machine Guns • Multiple postcards one writtenOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WW2. The barrel has studs for attachment to a flare port in the fuselage of large aircraft such as bombers. The right side of the frame is marked M S. W. C. U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M8 This example is offered in very good fully functional condition. This is a flare pistol, mainly used during and after WW2 in aircraft. Although intended to be mounted in the