Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by MSWC - Serial 268456 Lock Assembly semi-automatic pistol which was issued

semi-automatic pistol which was issued as a standard service firearm to the Italian armed forces beginning in 1934

with minimal oxidation

Each day the men rose at 06:00 and breakfasted on Red Cross food and potato soup

so this example is quite rare

Overall length is approximately 40 inches

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by MSWC - Serial 268456 Lock Assembly semi-automatic pistol which was issuedOriginal 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 W C S U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 This example is offered in very good fully functional condition, and is marked on the spine of the grip with SERIAL No 268456. Some