Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum with A-8 Pouch and Dummy Flares Allow PayPal & Amazon Checkout Action: Double/Single

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Copied directly from an original sling in the IMA collection

The pack is supported on a metal frame

Original Item: One-of-a-kind grouping

[note 2] The unit participated in the Battle of Bismarck Sea in March 1943

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum with A-8 Pouch and Dummy Flares Allow PayPal & Amazon Checkout Action: Double/SingleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WWII, complete an an A 8 Pouch containing a mixture of dummy and spent flare cartridges. 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: E C V C U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by Eureka