Original U.S. Pre-WWII Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV "Very" Signal Flare Pistol - Serial 1357 Antique Shotguns The M3 was originally designated

The M3 was originally designated for issue to soldiers not otherwise equipped with a bayonet

with minor variations

so they appear dark gray in places

And that was the strategy

the Sharps Company introduced the Model 1855 Carbine

Original U.S. Pre-WWII Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV "Very" Signal Flare Pistol - Serial 1357 Antique Shotguns The M3 was originally designatedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV flare pistol, with a 4 inch barrel. It is the typical "Very" design used during WWI, but produced during the 1930s. Made of nickel plated cast brass with wooden grip scales, it really is quite an attractive model compared to many issued later during WWII. It is fully functional. breaking open correctly when the breech lock is opened, and still dry fires correctly.