Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by MSWC - Serial 261189 Original Antique Guns The top of the button

The top of the button has a small hinge on the reverse side allowing it to open like a clam shell

This set was purchased directly from the famly of a Lieutenant Harris who served as a pilot assigned to the 110th Aero Squadron during World War One

but more likely as third or fourth cousins)

Alexander R

The 28 1/4 inch straight blade's ricasso is marked on one side with a maker marking -

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by MSWC - Serial 261189 Original Antique Guns The top of the buttonOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition M8 37mm big bore signal pistol, as used during WWII. 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 S. W. C. U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M8 This example is offered in very good fully functional condition, and is marked on the spine of the grip with SERIAL No 261189,