Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by McInerney Spring & Wire Co. French Uniforms It is possible that the

It is possible that the flag is post WWII

These are EXTREMLY rare

The steel hilt bears rack numbers 1 L and ALA 59

as are the 2 overseas stripes on the lower left sleeve

The revolver shows overall surface wear from oxidation and subsequent cleaning

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by McInerney Spring & Wire Co. French Uniforms It is possible that theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice condition M8 37mm big bore signal pistol, as used during WWII. 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 inside a triangle: M S W C U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by McInerney Spring & Wire Co., one of several contractors employed to make these