Original Imperial Japanese WWII Hand Cranked 1944 dated Air Raid Siren with Folding Legs - Fully Functional Magazines This very nice example features

This very nice example features a 7½" barrel and all matching serial numbers 165214 on all visible parts including barrel

make this particular flintlock pistol a real eye stopper

so the official purpose is not known

however only one is listed as working at seki: 福本 小市 - Fukumoto Koichi

The 28th Infantry Division pushed east towards the French capital of Paris through the Bocage

Original Imperial Japanese WWII Hand Cranked 1944 dated Air Raid Siren with Folding Legs - Fully Functional Magazines This very nice example featuresOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare fully functional intricate Japanese WWII hand cranked air raid siren, with fold out legs. It is definitely larger than the hand held type, and meant to be standing on the ground when used. A good amount of the original olive brown paint finish has flaked off from the aluminum body, but is present in the more recessed areas. It has a fantastic data plate with Japanese Kanji date and serial number is