{"product_id":"original-british-wwii-molins-no-2-mk-5-flare-signal-pistol-for-armored-fighting-vehicles-serial-042609","title":"Original British WWII Molins No.2 Mk.5 Flare Signal Pistol for Armored Fighting Vehicles - Serial 042609","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only one available. The No.2 Mk.5 signal pistol closely follows the configuration of the No.1 Mk.5, except that instead of the long barrel with a belled muzzle, it has a short barrel with a stud for latching to a through-armor fitting in many British WWII AFVs (armored fighting vehicles). There are numerous markings on the frame, two sets of British proof marks and a number \u003cstrong\u003eK1326\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in very good condition, with very nice black bakelite grips with an intact lanyard ring. It has a lovely blued finish, with only light wear. It does not look to have been refinished. The side of the barrel is stamped with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e042609\u003c\/strong\u003e along with proof markings. The pistol appears to be fully functional, with no mechanical issues. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: This version of flare pistol was not designed with an automatic extractor.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39903672238149,"sku":"ONSV9943","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV9943__01.jpg?v=1648240592","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-wwii-molins-no-2-mk-5-flare-signal-pistol-for-armored-fighting-vehicles-serial-042609","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}