Original U.S. WWII VK-M12 Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Dated 1945 Category_Martini-Henry Parts August Bebel Werk is one

August Bebel Werk is one of several companies in the area that produced these air rifles

Its high fuselage-mounted "Davis wing" also meant it was dangerous to ditch or belly land

Originally Martini-Henry conversions used Metford rifled barrels (and were known as Martini-Metford rifles)

At a basic level

Action type: Hinged Breechblock with side action lock

Original U.S. WWII VK-M12 Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Dated 1945 Category_Martini-Henry Parts August Bebel Werk is oneOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a rare VK M12 37mm Flare Signal Pistol, 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