Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Flares & Transit Box - Serial E-081269 Dated 1943 Antique Cartridge Firearms - Vibrant visible temper line

- Vibrant visible temper line ("hamon")

The blade unfortunately at some point suffered some rust damage

though the right grip has a repaired chunk

designed to be easily carried or worn as a backpack for small excursions on foot

ended and these developments were abandoned

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Flares & Transit Box - Serial E-081269 Dated 1943 Antique Cartridge Firearms - Vibrant visible temper lineOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is a fantastic M8 Flare Signal Pistol set! The set included the Signal Pistol, Transit Chest and 12 unused flares! Very nice condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WW2. 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 C V 1943 U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top