Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. Serial 583 40mm BOFORS and now shows a lot

and now shows a lot of surface oxidation and patination

with the loss of the front ramrod pipe

which itself is marked U

It has been beautifully and painstakingly brought back to the original appearance complete with correct dunkelgelb color

as would befit an officer of General rank

Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. Serial 583 40mm BOFORS and now shows a lotOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this is something that we have only had once before! Most are familiar with the large 37mm Signal Flare pistols made by International Flare Signal Co., but this is a much smaller "M2" model, with a frame and 2 1 4" "barrel" made entirely of brass. Instead of having a breech that opens, the flare on these are muzzle loaded, with the rim of the casing held in place by a brass latch on the left side of the pistol.