Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum - Serial E-036030 French Militaria in World War II the

in World War II the rank was normally given to soldiers who had command over small squads or to those soldiers who held the rank of Gefreiter and below

A wonderful piece of history that comes more than ready for further research and display

Photo measures  9" x 6"

on the upper side of the tube to assist with hoisting

The wood grips have been nicely checkered

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum - Serial E-036030 French Militaria in World War II theOriginal 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 inside a triangle: EC V C1942U. S. PROPERTYPISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co., one of several contractors employed to make these pistols. This example is