Original U.S. WWII 37mm M8 Pyrotechnic Signal Flare Pistol by SWC Conflict Sidearm has strong half cock

Sidearm has strong half cock and full cock positions with tight indexing

Now withdrawn from Government sale

This is an infamous piece of ordnance in a dark chapter of American history

The steel shell is stamped S 80A indicating Schlueter manufacture and dating from 1943

Original U.S. WWII 37mm M8 Pyrotechnic Signal Flare Pistol by SWC Conflict Sidearm has strong half cockOriginal Item: Only One Available. Excellent condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WW2. 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 M S. W. C. U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M8 This example is offered in excellent condition. This is a flare pistol, mainly used during and after WW2 in aircraft. Although intended to be mounted in the M1 aircraft mount,