Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by McInerney Spring & Wire Co. French Uniforms and definitely looks to have

and definitely looks to have had arsenal reconditioning over the years

as are the 2 overseas stripes on the lower left sleeve

These are EXTREMLY rare

This example is offered in very good condition

It is possible that the flag is post WWII

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by McInerney Spring & Wire Co. French Uniforms and definitely looks to haveOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice condition M8 37mm big bore signal pistol, as used during WWII. 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: M S W C U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by McInerney Spring & Wire Co., one of several contractors employed to make these