Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum with A-8 Pouch and Dummy Flares Availability_Domestic and reached Vandières

and reached Vandières

down the top of the barrel and on the trigger guard lever

although it has picked up elements from different time periods over the years

but the maker marking is worn away

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum with A-8 Pouch and Dummy Flares Availability_Domestic and reached VandièresOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WWII, complete an an A 8 Pouch containing a mixture of dummy and spent flare cartridges. 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: E C V C U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by Eureka