Original U.S. Post-WWII Era 25mm Marine Signal Flare Launcher Pistol by Olin of East Alton Illinois Other European Militaria under the Australian Commonwealth 7-sided

under the Australian Commonwealth 7-sided star

model of 1974

All buttons are retained and the uniform is in great condition

Exterior of the drum retains about 80% of its green paint with the balance showing as rust and corrosion

which is what the number 551 corresponds to

Original U.S. Post-WWII Era 25mm Marine Signal Flare Launcher Pistol by Olin of East Alton Illinois Other European Militaria under the Australian Commonwealth 7-sidedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This flare pistol appears to be made of cast iron and it is finished in a very glossy blank enamel or epoxy, except for the cocking piece which is green. This example is marked for Marine Signal use only, and is of the Post WWII era. The pistol is marked on one side of the grip: 25MM FLARE LAUNCHER FOR MARINE SIGNAL PURPOSE ONLY OLIN EAST ALTON ILL. And on the other side: U. S. PAT. NO. 3168788. The pistol still