Original U.S. WWII International Flare Signal Company Pistol

Original U.S. WWII International Flare Signal Company Pistol

Original Item: Only One Available. Wonderful condition 37mm WWII International Flare Signal Co. Flare Pistol. Some collectors refer to this as the “Model 52” not because it was designed in 1952 but that at one time this gun was part of the International No. 52 marine distress signal kit.

Break open operation, lanyard ring & featuring cast brass and nickel construction. Embossed on both side of the crosshatch grip in raised letters: INTERNATIONAL FLARE SIGNAL CO. TIPPECANCE CITY OHIO.

8 3/8 inch barrel X 10 3/4 inch overall length x 8 3/8” tall X 1 7/8” wide.

Excellent markings and condition with only a few very minor surface blemishes. Serial number 21054 and dated Sep 43, Rarely do these pistols bear wartime dates! Excellent overall condition, in complete working order with firing pin still present.

These flare guns were made for commercial and military wartime use. Imagine being stranded in a life raft, after the sinking of your ship by a U-Boat, the most valuable item in your survival kit may have been this flare gun. The gun has certainly seen service and an interesting life; if it could only talk…

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International Military Antiques