Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by SWC U.S. Machine Guns as well as the addition

as well as the addition of a small horizontal rectangular carrying hook above the back brim of the Hungarian helmet used to attach the helmet to a backpack when on the move

• Multiple postcards one written to Arthur T

The 15th Air Force began its operations on 2 November 1943

including the use of the gun by what appears to be a Villista

The metalwork is very dark and there is plenty of evidence of pitting and wear

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by SWC U.S. Machine Guns as well as the additionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WW2. 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 M S. W. C. U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M8 This example is offered in very good fully functional condition. This is a flare pistol, mainly used during and after WW2 in aircraft. Although intended to be mounted in the