Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Early Holster - Serial E-130742 British Uniform which was then well-used

which was then well-used

The COLTS PATENT marking is still visible on the left side of the frame

so this revolver was probably mace around 1857

and is still used in lighter-weight applications such as the Stingray light tank and the Stryker Mobile Gun System as well as older MBTs

It is clearly marked H-M-S NEPTUNE 1797 on the top

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Early Holster - Serial E-130742 British Uniform which was then well-usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WW2. The barrel has studs for attachment to a flare port in the fuselage of large aircraft such as bombers. The right side of the frame is marked inside a triangle: EC V C1943U. S. PROPERTYPISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co., one of several contractors employed to make these pistols. This example is