Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. Serial 583 40mm BOFORS just below the French Horn

just below the French Horn is a red number 5

as would befit an officer of General rank

The stock is in great shape

the barrel itself being 45 1/2"

Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. Serial 583 40mm BOFORS just below the French HornOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this is something that we have only had once before! Most are familiar with the large 37mm Signal Flare pistols made by International Flare Signal Co., but this is a much smaller "M2" model, with a frame and 2 1 4" "barrel" made entirely of brass. Instead of having a breech that opens, the flare on these are muzzle loaded, with the rim of the casing held in place by a brass latch on the left side of the pistol.