Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated M-8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka with Inert Shell - Serial E-078085 Category_Rear Sight Assembly in Winter Issue OD Green

in Winter Issue OD Green color

The hilt has a nice worn patina

but the underlying netting is a bit deteriorated

The base material of the two litzen on each side of the collar opening are red

Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated M-8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka with Inert Shell - Serial E-078085 Category_Rear Sight Assembly in Winter Issue OD GreenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition M 8 37mm big bore signal pistol, as used during WWII, complete with an empty M 9A1 Flare Shell. 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 (partly obscured): [E] C V C 1942 U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 This example is offered in good fully functional condition, and