Original U.S. WWII M9 Hand Pyrotechnic Signal Flare Projector by E. V. C. Co. - Serial 086796 Price_$-00 - $30 Nippes at Mill Creek

Nippes at Mill Creek

but the large amount of use and cleaning this example has seen unfortunately has removed the other markings

and rear receiver plate where the butt stock attaches all bear full serial number 6600

There were hundreds of flak holes in the wings and body of the aircraft which added to the drag

The Gun then

Original U.S. WWII M9 Hand Pyrotechnic Signal Flare Projector by E. V. C. Co. - Serial 086796 Price_$-00 - $30 Nippes at Mill CreekOriginal Item: Only One Available. Manufactured by E. V. C. Co. The M9 hand pyrotechnic launcher is a manually operated, muzzle loading projector developed by Eureka Vacuum Co. The device was used during WWII for projecting flares or signals for signaling between ground troops or front ground troop to aircraft. Like the M 8 Flare Pistol, it features a parkerized finish. Projector has no trigger and is fired by striking the rounded base of the hand