Original WWII U.S. Navy Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol by Vulcan with Holster and Cartridge Belt - dated 1945 MG 42 Ammo Storage flying combat missions over NSDAP

flying combat missions over NSDAP Germany and Occupied Europe until the German capitulation in May 1945

There also is a PA stamped over the breech of the barrel

the hard leather wrap is still present although some bits of leather are missing

Pat Garrett (the killer of Billie the Kid) was presented with an inscribed

We have no idea if these were the "only" six or whether the series extended further

Original WWII U.S. Navy Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol by Vulcan with Holster and Cartridge Belt - dated 1945 MG 42 Ammo Storage flying combat missions over NSDAPOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a 22mm parachute flare Signal Pistol, Mark 5, by Vulcan Mfg. Co. complete with a holster and cartridge belt. As part of consolidated wartime efforts, lifeboats for all sea going Merchant Marine vessels were to have a standard compliment of emergency provisions overseen by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). They in turn had direct coordination with the US Navy. Various contractors