Original U.S. Pre WWII M5 Signal Flare Pistol by Harrington & Richardson - Serial Number 81 Japanese Artwork & Posters A number of variations of

A number of variations of this patch exist

The finials of the trigger guard and the tang of the butt plate terminate in distinct three-pointed ends

There are some chips to the glass

The one shown here is the combatant’s version “with swords and helmet

This would mean it lay exposed to the elements for about 13-14 years

Original U.S. Pre WWII M5 Signal Flare Pistol by Harrington & Richardson - Serial Number 81 Japanese Artwork & Posters A number of variations ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a solid example of the seldom encountered, rather rare 10 Gauge M5 Very Pistol. We have never had an example such as this one, but have previously sold the near identical British MkVI Signal Flare Pistol as sold to the British on the Lend Lease program for use in WWII due to a shortage of signal pistols. Here we have a wonderful U. S. made flare pistol by Harrington and Richardson, who had previously made