Original U.S. WWII M9 Hand Pyrotechnic Signal Flare Projector by E. V. C. Co. - Serial 086796 Japanese Edged Weapons With no other external markings

With no other external markings other than DEFENDER stamped into the top cylinder strap

It retains a very large percentage of its Nickel Plating and has lovely aged ivory grips

5"Waist width: 22”Hip width: 22”Front length: 30"

It offered less of a shock to the wearer upon opening

Original U.S. WWII M9 Hand Pyrotechnic Signal Flare Projector by E. V. C. Co. - Serial 086796 Japanese Edged Weapons With no other external markingsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Manufactured by E. V. C. Co. The M9 hand pyrotechnic launcher is a manually operated, muzzle loading projector developed by Eureka Vacuum Co. The device was used during WWII for projecting flares or signals for signaling between ground troops or front ground troop to aircraft. Like the M 8 Flare Pistol, it features a parkerized finish. Projector has no trigger and is fired by striking the rounded base of the hand