Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. with Lanyard Edged Weapons which has a painted aluminum

which has a painted aluminum belt hook on the back

vented top

It is fitted with the correct mid-war stamped steel style buckle

actually marked by the manufacturer on the top of the barrel strap:

however cleaning and polishing have removed most of the original finish from the blade

Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. with Lanyard Edged Weapons which has a painted aluminumOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this is something that we have not had 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 muzzle loaded, with the rim of the casing held in place by a brass latch on the left side of the pistol. Also