Original WWII U.S. Navy 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Pyrotechnic Co. Los Angeles with Lanyard French Helmets Approximate dimensions : 3 5/8"

Approximate dimensions : 3 5/8" x 1 7/8"

Denmark phased out the M/23 in favor of the M/48 steel helmet

This is a closeout special

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and it looks to have been resting on this side for some time

Original WWII U.S. Navy 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Pyrotechnic Co. Los Angeles with Lanyard French Helmets Approximate dimensions : 3 5/8"Original Item: Only One Available. WWII U. S. Navy Flare Signal Pistol made by Signal Pyrotechnic Company of Los Angeles, California during WWII. This is a very large flare gun intended to launch (approximately) 37mm flares. Chrome finish to inhibit rust aboard ship, this pistol measures 11"x8. 5" with a 1. 5" barrel opening. This pistol is features a break open operation. Embossed on both side of the crosshatch grip in raised letters: SIGNAL