Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol - dated 1944 Empire Edged Weapons while the 3rd Regiment guarded

while the 3rd Regiment guarded the remaining two-thirds of the line

these were used by the Czech army

All iron components retain a dark heavy patina and show scattered areas of heavier patina

but certainly capable of perhaps 100 feet depending on flexible hose length

An original antique piece from the late 19th century

Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol - dated 1944 Empire Edged Weapons while the 3rd Regiment guardedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a 22mm parachute flare Sedgley Signal Pistol, Mark 5, in lovely fully functional condition. As part of consolidated wartime efforts, lifeboats for all sea going Merchant Marine vessels were to have a standard compliment of emergency provisions overseen by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). They in turn had direct coordination with the US Navy. Sedgley made two signals pistols for