Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by McInerney Spring & Wire Co. With Rare M1 Aircraft Mount - Serial 284585 U.S. Air Force though the lock on the

though the lock on the arbor pin is worn

and the top cover still opens correctly

and its dropout rate is around 50 percent

and recommendations

The gilding is retained at over 60%

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by McInerney Spring & Wire Co. With Rare M1 Aircraft Mount - Serial 284585 U.S. Air Force though the lock on theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WW2 with the illusive M1 mount. 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 W C S 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