Original Rare Japanese WWII SNLF Issue Flare Signal Pistol by Kawaguchiya Firearm Company - Serial 1470 MG 42 Accessories From the book “Borders Away

From the book “Borders Away II: Firearms of the Age of Fighting Sail” by William Gilkerson page 146-147:

there is an elevating wheel

This stands for Fliegerhorst Kommandantur (Air Base Commander)

it is inserted from the left to the right

It has an 11 3/4" blade and an overall length of 17"

Original Rare Japanese WWII SNLF Issue Flare Signal Pistol by Kawaguchiya Firearm Company - Serial 1470 MG 42 Accessories From the book “Borders AwayOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very nice example of the very rare 26. 5mm Japanese Flare Signal Pistol, made by Kawaguchiya Firearm Company for use by the Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF) during WWII. All items from the SNLF are rare and highly sought after, as most were lost during the war, and the force overall was never very large. The flare pistol itself is about 8 1 2 inches long, with a 4 inch 26. 5mm barrel. The design is a bit