Original U.S. WWII 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Pyrotechnic Co. of Los Angeles

Original Item: Only One Available. WWII U.S. Navy Flare/ Signal Pistol made by Signal Pyrotechnic Company of Los Angeles, California during WWII. This is a very large flare gun intended to launch (approximately) 37mm flares. This example was painted black over the original finish.

This pistol features a break-open operation. Embossed on both sides of the crosshatch grip in raised letters: SIGNAL / PYROTECHNIC CO. / LOS ANGELES. No other markings or serial number. Good overall condition, in complete working order with firing pin still present.

These flare guns were made for commercial and military wartime use. Imagine being stranded in a life raft, after the sinking of your ship by a U-Boat, the most valuable item in your survival kit may have been this flare gun. The gun has certainly seen service and an interesting life; if it could only talk!