Vintage Japanese Military Signal Flare Pistols | WWI & WWII Authentic Relics For Sale 
Rare Imperial Japanese Flare Guns for Collectors, Reenactors & Historians – Only at International Military Antiques

Own a striking piece of wartime communication history with Vintage Japanese Military Signal Flare Pistols from World War I and World War II, available through International Military Antiques (IMA). These authentic Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) and Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) issue flare pistols were essential tools for battlefield signaling, used to coordinate movements, issue commands, and signal aircraft or artillery across complex terrain and chaotic frontlines.

Our ever-changing inventory features a variety of rare and highly collectible flare pistols, including:

  • Type 10 Single-Barrel Flare Pistols, introduced in 1921 and widely used throughout WWII.

  • Type 90 Double-Barrel Signal Pistols, favored by both Army and Navy forces for their dual flare capabilities.

  • Naval Issue Flare Guns with unique anchor markings and blued steel finishes.

  • Original Leather Holsters and Flare Cartridges sometimes included with specific listings.

Each pistol is an extraordinary example of Japanese wartime engineering, often marked with arsenal stamps such as Tokyo Gas & Electric, Koishikawa Arsenal, or Nagoya Arsenal. These signal pistols are deactivated according to federal regulations where required, making them ideal for collectors, reenactors, museums, and military historians.

With over four decades of expertise and global recognition—including appearances on the History Channel, Pawn Stars, and National Geographic—IMA offers only authentic military artifacts. Every item is backed by our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee and a 30-day return policy, ensuring your confidence with every purchase.

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Explore our collection and add a rare piece of Imperial Japanese military communication gear to your collection — only at International Military Antiques.

Japanese Flare Guns