Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by SWC MP 40 Snaphaunce hammer is complete with

Snaphaunce hammer is complete with internal spring but will not stay back when cocked

as well as with a drawing on the back of the scabbard

505th Parachute Infantry Regiment

Using markings engraved onto the device to determine the desired range

and everyone was warned to be ready to move on six hours notice

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by SWC MP 40 Snaphaunce hammer is complete withOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WW2. 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 M S. W. C. U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M8 This example is offered in very good fully functional condition. This is a flare pistol, mainly used during and after WW2 in aircraft. Although intended to be mounted in the