Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum - Serial E-122399 IMA Merchandise highly prized at the time

highly prized at the time and unattainable today

sometimes with a sling

one bomb struck directly above the hatch instantly killing one crewman[5] and injuring several others

5”Shoulder to Sleeve: 23”Shoulder to Shoulder: 16”Chest Width: 13”Waist Width: 13”Hip Width: 18”Front Length: 31”

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum - Serial E-122399 IMA Merchandise highly prized at the timeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice 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 inside a triangle: EC V C1943U. S. PROPERTYPISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co., one of several contractors employed to make these pistols. This example is