Skylar Signal Flare Pistol

Skylar Signal Flare Pistol, 37mm WWII Era

Break open operation featuring zinc construction. Embossed on both sides above the crosshatch grip in raised letters: SKYLAR SIGNAL PISTOL SAN FRANCISCO.

10 3/4” overall length with an 8 1/8”

barrel x 1 15/16” wide x 8 1/2” tall.

Excellent markings and condition with only a few very minor surface blemishes. Serial number Z8426 Nicely marked PT 12.49 for Dec 1949 Excellent overall condition and comes complete with original lanyard ring, 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 only it could talk.

Ref:

International Military Antiques