Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Signal Flare Pistol by SWC Japanese Edged Weapons when it was intended to

when it was intended to be replaced by a SAW variant of the M14

which had pronounced contouring

Overall the metal is much nicer than most Spencer’s encountered today

Engraving on the barrel top is somewhat worn

dual purpose

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Signal Flare Pistol by SWC Japanese Edged Weapons when it was intended toOriginal 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 M S. W. C. U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M8 This example is offered in very good fully functional condition. This is a flare pistol, mainly used during and after WW2 in aircraft. Although intended to be mounted in the