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

44 cartridge after that contract was signed

The final edition by Ian Skennerton page 314

bombarding Fort Marchovelette

This is a fantastic large English made embroidered patch for the 9th Air Force

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,