Original U.S. WWII International Flare Signal Company Brass-Framed Pistol with Lanyard- Serial 15543 - Dated May 1943 U.S. Badges This particular example is from

This particular example is from a Volunteer Militia unit and has the maker and inspection information stamped on the inside of the leather liner band:

((RZM)) Marked with M1/428 on the back

A deluxe version was offered

The rifle is in fair condition with heavy wear to the stock and barrel nocks form from powder burn

Original U.S. WWII International Flare Signal Company Brass-Framed Pistol with Lanyard- Serial 15543 - Dated May 1943 U.S. Badges This particular example is fromOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition 37mm WWII Era International Flare Signal Co. Flare Pistol. Some collectors refer to this as the "Model 52" not because it was designed in 1952, but that at one time this gun was part of the International No. 52 marine distress signal kit. Break open operation, featuring brass and nickel construction. Embossed on both sides of the crosshatch grip in raised letters: INTERNATIONAL FLARE