Original Rare Japanese WWII SNLF Issue Flare Signal Pistol by Kawaguchiya Firearm Company - Serial 1470 MG 42 Accessories there is an elevating wheel

there is an elevating wheel

It has an 11 3/4" blade and an overall length of 17"

which has made the original proof marks somewhat faint

and they wore this distinctive collar insignia instead

it is inserted from the left to the right

Original Rare Japanese WWII SNLF Issue Flare Signal Pistol by Kawaguchiya Firearm Company - Serial 1470 MG 42 Accessories there is an elevating wheelOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very nice example of the very rare 26. 5mm Japanese Flare Signal Pistol, made by Kawaguchiya Firearm Company for use by the Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF) during WWII. All items from the SNLF are rare and highly sought after, as most were lost during the war, and the force overall was never very large. The flare pistol itself is about 8 1 2 inches long, with a 4 inch 26. 5mm barrel. The design is a bit