Original Russian Soviet WWII OSP-26 Model 1926 Flare Signal Pistol Japanese Edged Weapons After several more days of

After several more days of behind-the-scenes negotiations and a failed coup d'état

During the invasion of Italy

It measures approximately 16 3/4" long

The interior shows a similar patina

South Dakota with the 17th Bombardment Training Wing

Original Russian Soviet WWII OSP-26 Model 1926 Flare Signal Pistol Japanese Edged Weapons After several more days ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. The OSP 26 or Model 1926 Soviet flare gun was developed at the Izhevsk Weapons Factory (aka Izhevsk Arsenal) by lead designer V. Fedorov. The Izhevsk Triangle with arrow logo is marked on the top of this flare gun. The OSP 26 was in heavy use for more than 30 years and for a time was the most common signal pistol of Red Army in WWII. It was used in the Soviet Japan conflict, Soviet Finnish Winter War and during WW2.