Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by MSWC - Serial 261189 Military Maps It is a single sided

It is a single sided map constructed of heavy paper mounted on a linen backing and is marked:

scratch resistant bendable plastics were perfected

The propeller is painted with the 50th Aero Squadron insignia and Army Air Service insignia and reads as follows:

AIRCRAFT TRANSPORT

with a very rare original Army Balloon Observer badge

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by MSWC - Serial 261189 Military Maps It is a single sidedOriginal 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: M S. W. C. U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M8 This example is offered in very good fully functional condition, and is marked on the spine of the grip with SERIAL No 261189,