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

The gilding is retained at over 60%

Fifth Air Force was called upon again

The eyepiece has the pull-down cover but it is very hard to open & close

We have seen several other examples by this same maker

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