Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by MSWC - Serial 261189 Swords giving the serial number as

giving the serial number as 105461

one box containing Original German WW2 Triple Ammunition Pouches complete with WW2 Dates and manufacturer markings (sets may not have matched markings)

This flak vest is only armored in the front as it was assumed that aircrew would be sitting in armored seats

these bear simulated WWII markings

The final edition by Ian Skennerton page 314

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by MSWC - Serial 261189 Swords giving the serial number asOriginal 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,