Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol with Holster, Belt and Pouch - dated 1942 WWII for use with Mauser M1895

for use with Mauser M1895 Mauser Rifles made under contract by FN in Belgium

until the introduction of the Bofors 40/L60 40mm gun from 1943

Quickly another crossing point was decided upon

The helmet still has its correct good condition M31 liner with all of the 8 fingers intact

and the AAF forecast the need for 251 combat groups to provide enough bombers to fulfill their comprehensive pre-war plans

Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol with Holster, Belt and Pouch - dated 1942 WWII for use with Mauser M1895Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a 22mm parachute flare Sedgley Signal Pistol, Mark 5, complete with a holster and cartridge belt. As part of consolidated wartime efforts, lifeboats for all sea going Merchant Marine vessels were to have a standard compliment of emergency provisions overseen by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). They in turn had direct coordination with the US Navy. Sedgley made two signals pistols