Original U.S. WWII 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Pyrotechnic Co. of Los Angeles Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns originally as part of the

originally as part of the air-to-air AS-5 weapon system for the MiG-19

showing some cracking at the bottom

The back of the piece of brass has a notched channel which leads us to believe this was taken from an American ship

it does not appear to have been majorly restored at any time

and between 08:02 and 08:05

Original U.S. WWII 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Pyrotechnic Co. of Los Angeles Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns originally as part of theOriginal 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