Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. Serial 583 Ammunition The MG15 was developed from

The MG15 was developed from the MG 30 which was designed by Rheinmetall using the locking system invented by Louis Stange in the mid to late 1920s

Measuring just over 13" in length

Things were going fairly smooth until some of the new POW's started getting sick-- the men called it a sour stomach-- and started throwing up and had diarrhea

where the engine compartment was located and armor was generally thinner

Broad arrow stamped

Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. Serial 583 Ammunition The MG15 was developed fromOriginal 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.