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1942. American M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol. All brass construction with a cartridge clip on the left side.
The barrel is stamped PISTOL PYROTECHNIC-M2 (the serial number) INSP.F.A.M. U.S., an ordnance mark and PROPERTY.
The rectangular brown checkered grips have the International Flare-Signal Co. Tippecanoe City, Ohio trade mark in the centre of a winged shield, stating Driggs Faber System, Made in USA with the patent number 1712382 on both sides.
The left grip has a piece broken off at the bottom. A fixed lanyard loop is part of the butt base.
SCARCE US WW2 M2 "INTERNATIONAL FLARE SIGNAL CO" FLARE GUN:
In fine condition. 5 3/4 inch overall length. About 1 1/2 caliber. US PROPERTY marked. Nice patina on brass. Excellent markings, action and bore. Excellent original hard rubber grips with no chips or cracks. A desirable US WW2 flare pistol!
Circa 1942. American M8 break action signal pistol. Sheet metal frame stamped WMSC US PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M-8 within a triangle.
The round barrel has four rectangular studs at the muzzle for fixing to the cabin of an aircraft and pull clip on the top to open the breech.
The black plastic checkered grips are held to the frame with a single screw bolt.
This type of pistol was fitted to American Second World War aircraft flown by the RAAF.
NICE US WW2 M8 FLARE PISTOL:
In excellent condition showing some light wear only. 8 1/4 inch overall length with a 4 inch barrel. 40mm caliber. Excellent metal retaining most of its original finish. Excellent markings, action and bore. Scarce in this condition!