Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Canadian Made Holster MG 42 Ammo Storage and then was repainted a

and then was repainted a darker Panzergrau (Armor gray)

the blade of this example is a nickel-plated type

It was not only the primary German light anti-aircraft gun

This belt is in extraordinary mint

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Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Canadian Made Holster MG 42 Ammo Storage and then was repainted aOriginal 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: E C V C 1942 U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co., one of several contractors employed to make