Vintage Soviet & Russian Flare Guns | Authentic Signal Pistols for Sale from WWI, WWII & Cold War 
Original USSR Military Flare Pistols — Available Only at International Military Antiques (IMA)

Illuminate your collection with authentic Soviet and Russian military flare guns, available for sale at International Military Antiques (IMA). Used extensively for battlefield signaling, illumination, and communication by the Red Army during WWII, the Cold War, and even earlier by Imperial Russian forces, these vintage signal pistols are rare, functional artifacts of 20th-century warfare.

Our carefully curated inventory includes a variety of genuine Soviet signal pistols, such as:

  • WWII Soviet SPSh-42 Flare Guns, the standard-issue signal pistol for Red Army infantry and artillery units

  • Cold War-Era SPSh-44 Models, widely used throughout the Warsaw Pact and Soviet-aligned militaries

  • Imperial Russian Signal Pistols, rare pre-Bolshevik-era signal devices from WWI and earlier

  • Soviet Naval Flare Guns, designed for shipboard use and often manufactured with specialized maritime features

  • Field-Used and Battlefield-Recovered Examples, often with combat wear and Cold War markings

  • Holsters, Lanyards, and Cleaning Rods, issued with these iconic signal weapons

These flare guns played a vital role in communication during chaotic battlefield conditions, including nighttime operations, air-ground coordination, and artillery targeting. They’re not only significant as functional tools but also as collectible Cold War and WWII-era sidearms, prized for their unique design and military heritage.

At IMA, every flare gun is legally classified and sold in accordance with federal regulations and is intended for historical display. Each item is 100% guaranteed authentic, backed by our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee and 30-day return policy.

As seen on the History Channel, Pawn Stars, and National Geographic, International Military Antiques is a trusted source for original military collectibles for over 40 years.

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Own a piece of Soviet battlefield communication history with vintage Russian and Soviet flare guns, only at International Military Antiques — where military history is guaranteed authentic.

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