Original U.S. WWII International Flare Signal Co. Brass-Framed Pistol on Period Award Mount - Dated DEC. '43 German Decals The side of the can

The side of the can is embossed with the identification and maker information (somewhat faint due to the repaint):

The capacitors and coils in the oscillating circuit were redesigned to adapt to the new frequency

This is then amplified by the amplifier unit and fed to the earphone as a distinctly audible signal

It fires from a flint struck against a striker plate above a steel pan to ignite the priming powder which fires the gun

- Original WWII French Brandt Mle 27/31 Mortar Base Plate

Original U.S. WWII International Flare Signal Co. Brass-Framed Pistol on Period Award Mount - Dated DEC. '43 German Decals The side of the canOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a very nice condition 37mm WWII International Flare Signal Co. Flare Pistol. Some collectors refer to this as the "Model 52" not because it was designed in 1952 but that at one time this gun was part of the International No. 52 marine distress signal kit. Break open operation, featuring steel, brass, and nickel construction. The pistol is embossed on both sides of the crosshatch grip in raised letters: