Pistol, Flare, AN-M8, 1943
Genuine WWII US M8 signal pistol (Pistol, Pyrtotechnic, M-8).
Caliber: 37mm. Aluminium frame with steel parts, bakelite grips.
Manufactured by EVCC (Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company) and dated 1943.
Adopted by the USAAF and US Navy in 1942 to supersede the M2 type, this double-action pistol could fire various flares directly from the aircraft thanks to the M1 mount (not included here). It could be used as a conventional signal pistol, too.
Good, used condition.
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Genuine WWII US M8 signal pistol (Pistol, Pyrtotechnic, M-8).
Caliber: 37mm. Aluminium frame with steel parts, bakelite grips.
Manufactured by EVCC (Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Company) and dated 1943.
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Good, used condition.
Illustration documents available in digital format only.
