Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. with Lanyard U.S. Documents & Books The overall length measures approximately

The overall length measures approximately 14 inches with an 8 inch blade (which was sharpened on both sides)

on Dec 1975

Purchased directly from European government military storage probably WW2 or earlier production

The flag appears to have been shortened by a few inches

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Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. with Lanyard U.S. Documents & Books The overall length measures approximatelyOriginal 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