Original U.S. WWII International Flare Signal Company Brass-Framed Pistol with Lanyard - Dated Nov. 1942 Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly from December 1943 to August

from December 1943 to August 1945

and most likely will not see again for some time

the French quickly found themselves with thousands of now obsolete flintlock military muskets and no easy or inexpensive way to replace them with new percussion models

80th Fighter Group

The condition reflects a heavily worn and used liner but appears to be complete with an original leather chinstrap

Original U.S. WWII International Flare Signal Company Brass-Framed Pistol with Lanyard - Dated Nov. 1942 Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly from December 1943 to AugustOriginal 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, featuring steel, brass, and nickel construction. The pistol is embossed on both sides of the crosshatch grip in raised letters: INTERNATIONAL