Original U.S. WWII Era International Flare Signal Co Brass-Framed Pistol - Serial PF 7942 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts New Made Item: Well this

New Made Item: Well this is actually a 30-year-old Reproduction (Very Few Only)

Employing B-24s at very low altitude makes them especially vulnerable to small arms fire but the 44th crews accepted this assignment without complaint

The rolled edge on the shell was eliminated

or trusty ‘Smelly’ rifle

with a handle that is nickel-plated over a steel base

Original U.S. WWII Era International Flare Signal Co Brass-Framed Pistol - Serial PF 7942 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts New Made Item: Well thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition 37mm WWII Era International Flare Signal Co. Flare Pistol. Some collectors refer to this as the "Model 52" not because it was designed in 1952, but that at one time this gun was part of the International No. 52 marine distress signal kit. Break open operation, featuring brass and nickel construction. Embossed on both side of the crosshatch grip in raised letters: INTERNATIONAL FLARE