Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. German Mauser 98k K98 7×58mm Arisaka cartridge was the

7×58mm Arisaka cartridge was the standard military cartridge for the Imperial Japanese Army's and the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service during World War II

typical of WW2 issue

The pistol has a single 4 inch steel rifled barrel in approximately

Under normal use

it was streamlined and equipped with fins to impart rotation

Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. German Mauser 98k K98 7×58mm Arisaka cartridge was theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this is something that we have only had once before! Most are familiar with the large 37mm Signal Flare pistols made by International Flare Signal Co., but this is a much smaller "M2" model, with a frame and 2 1 4" "barrel" made entirely of brass. Instead of having a breech that opens, the flare on these are muzzle loaded, with the rim of the casing held in place by a brass latch on the left side of the pistol.