Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Canadian Made Holster MG 42 Ammo Storage More About the "Slouch Hat":

More About the "Slouch Hat":

the blade of this example is a nickel-plated type

but no information has been found as of yet

This belt is in extraordinary mint

The blade has been used extensively

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Canadian Made Holster MG 42 Ammo Storage More About the "Slouch Hat":Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition M8 37mm big bore signal pistol, as used during WWII. 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: E C V C 1942 U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co., one of several contractors employed to make