Original U.S. Korean War M48 Parachute Trip Wire Flare 21st Century An exact replica

An exact replica

It has a similar profile but is thinner in cross section and 3 pounds lighter in weight

Cannes and other places

the second only being revealed by sliding back as the cock is moved to the cocked position after the first barrel has been discharged

This is a very nice example of the classic side arm used during the U

Original U.S. Korean War M48 Parachute Trip Wire Flare 21st Century An exact replicaOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officially known as the "Flare, Trip, Parachute M48". The Parachute Trip Flare M48, is, in effect, a one shot mortar fired by a trip wire. It projects an illuminating flare to an altitude of 300 to 500 feet, where a parachute borne candle ignites when expelled from the shell case. The candle burns for about 20 seconds with a yellow white light of approximately 110,000 candlepower, and illuminates an area with a