Original U.S. WWII International Flare Signal Company Brass-Framed Pistol - Dated Sep. 1943 Category_Feed Block Assembly and the back plate is

and the back plate is missing one of the screws

Barrel and action retain some original case hardening that has matured beautifully

Often issued without scabbards

these troops were further sub-divided into service types distinguished by unique collar and shoulderboard insignia

Original U.S. WWII International Flare Signal Company Brass-Framed Pistol - Dated Sep. 1943 Category_Feed Block Assembly and the back plate isOriginal Item: Only One Available. Wonderful condition 37mm WWII 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 steel, brass, and nickel construction. The pistol is embossed on both side of the crosshatch grip in raised letters: INTERNATIONAL