Original U.S. Post-WWII Era 25mm Marine Signal Flare Launcher Pistol by Olin of East Alton Illinois German Navy - Kreigsmarine just over two weeks before

just over two weeks before open defiance of the Versailles Treaty through German re-armament and conscription would be announced on 16 March

Most of these were made by the Ames Mfg

so the owner was stationed there during the early ear period

such as "utility knife" or "survival knife"

which only has a stacking swivel

Original U.S. Post-WWII Era 25mm Marine Signal Flare Launcher Pistol by Olin of East Alton Illinois German Navy - Kreigsmarine just over two weeks beforeOriginal Item. Only One Available. This flare pistol appears to be made of cast iron and it is finished in a very glossy blank enamel or epoxy, except for the cocking piece which is green. This example is marked for Marine Signal use only, and is of the Post WWII era. The pistol is marked on one side of the grip: 25MM FLARE LAUNCHER FOR MARINE SIGNAL PURPOSE ONLY OLIN EAST ALTON ILL. And on the other side: U. S. PAT. NO. 3168788. The pistol still