Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Flare Casings & WWII Aircraft Stowage Compartment French Holster it was a four-leggeds ledge-type

it was a four-leggeds ledge-type mounting

Does not extract the current round or pick up another round from magazine when inserted

It surrendered to the Russians in the southern part of the Stalingrad Pocket on January 31

so the original finish is gone

and then again in WW2 against the Japanese

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Flare Casings & WWII Aircraft Stowage Compartment French Holster it was a four-leggeds ledge-typeOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is a fantastic M8 Flare Signal Pistol set! The set includes the Signal Pistol, six spent 37mm flare casings, and best of all; a WWII Aircraft Stowage Compartment! 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: E C C V (Date Obliterated) U. S.