Original U.S. WWII International Flare Signal Company Brass-Framed Pistol - Serial 17828 - Dated July 1943 Swords - Original Wartime Photos of

- Original Wartime Photos of Adelsberger in uniform

With the advent of military aircraft in WWI most of the early pilots soon discovered that appropriate protective flight goggles were a necessity due to the cold

It still retains almost all of its painted and stamped details

This example was produced by HUMPHREY & SON located at S

with outriggers and a rotating mount allowing all-around fire

Original U.S. WWII International Flare Signal Company Brass-Framed Pistol - Serial 17828 - Dated July 1943 Swords - Original Wartime Photos ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition 37mm WWII Era 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 brass and nickel construction. Embossed on both sides of the crosshatch grip in raised letters: INTERNATIONAL FLARE