Original U.S. WWII Columbia Apparel Corp Model 3 Flare Pistol - 37mm Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly but this appears to be

but this appears to be decoration

The leather is well worn

This would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu Kyu Nen (19th year of reign - 1944) Ni Gatsu (2nd Month - February)

To the reverse is its raised buckle catch

The M80's liner is a direct copy of the Riddell liner seen on American M1 helmets made after 1972 and used a US type T1 chinstrap

Original U.S. WWII Columbia Apparel Corp Model 3 Flare Pistol - 37mm Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly but this appears to beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a World War Tow American Model 3 flare pistol in 37mm. It is marked "Columbia Appl. Corp. L. I. C. N. Y. U. S. A" with serial number PT 31292 and MOD 3. Features a brass frame, 8" steel barrel with lanyard ring. The barrel break open for loading, firing pin is still intact and it functions as expected. Overall condition is good.