Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum - Serial E-010232 Beretta were used by most of

were used by most of the special operations troops during the war

These guns were widely used during the Great War (World War 1)

on the frame under the grip

The stocks have the lovely dark red brown color of aged and oiled walnut

Later examples produced by Carl Gustaf Stads were marked on the ricasso

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum - Serial E-010232 Beretta were used by most ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WW2. 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 very faintly marked inside a triangle: E C V C U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co., one of several contractors employed to make these pistols. This