Original U.S. WWII Plated Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. Serial K111 Bira Gun which has the gilding retained

which has the gilding retained at about 50%

A wonderful condition HJ Knife here by a quality maker with very bright sharp blade

Army and first issued in the early 1960s

The serial number ranges for this order were 1

There are some marking son the barrel knoxform

Original U.S. WWII Plated Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. Serial K111 Bira Gun which has the gilding retainedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this is something that we have only had a couple times before! Most are familiar with the large 37mm Signal Flare pistols made by International Flare Signal Co., but this is a much smaller "M2" model, with a frame and 2 1 4" "barrel" made entirely of plated brass. Instead of having a breech that opens, the flare on these are muzzle loaded, with the rim of the casing held in place by a brass latch on the left