Original U.S. WWII 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Pyrotechnic Co. of Los Angeles Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns and between 08:02 and 08:05

and between 08:02 and 08:05

The back of the piece of brass has a notched channel which leads us to believe this was taken from an American ship

they were far less protective

it does not appear to have been majorly restored at any time

and it identifies this as THE FIELD EXERCISE AND MANUAL OF ARTILLERY EXERCISES

Original U.S. WWII 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Pyrotechnic Co. of Los Angeles Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns and between 08:02 and 08:05Original Item: Only One Available. WWII U. S. Navy Flare Signal Pistol made by Signal Pyrotechnic Company of Los Angeles, California during WWII. This is a very large flare gun intended to launch (approximately) 37mm flares. This example was painted black over the original finish. This pistol features a break open operation. Embossed on both sides of the crosshatch grip in raised letters: SIGNAL PYROTECHNIC CO. LOS ANGELES. No other markings or serial