{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-brass-m2-pyrotechnic-pistol-by-international-flare-signal-co-serial-583","title":"Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. Serial 583","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this is something that we have only had once before! Most are familiar with the large 37mm Signal Flare pistols made by International Flare-Signal Co., but this is a much smaller \"M2\" model, with a frame and 2 1\/4\" \"barrel\" made entirely of brass. Instead of having a breech that opens, the flare on these are muzzle loaded, with the rim of the casing held in place by a brass latch on the left side of the pistol. Also unlike the larger version, these are double action, and even have a grip safety. They were designed for \"Driggs-Faber\" type 2 inch long flares, about 37mm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol is marked on the right side with the model information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePISTOL, PYROTECHNIC-M2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 583 INSP. F.F.R.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. PROPERTY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese look to be Army type markings, but this could have also been used by the Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bakelite grip scales give the full manufacturer information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTERNATIONAL FLARE-SIGNAL CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIPPECANOE CITY, OHIO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRIGGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFABER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSYSTEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADE IN U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATENT NO. 1712382\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol measures about 7 inches tall, and 5 inches long. It is in very good overall condition, in complete working order with firing pin still present, though it is worn down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery interesting and ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41837079396421,"sku":"ONSV24WSJ105","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24WSJ105__01.jpg?v=1728184604","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-brass-m2-pyrotechnic-pistol-by-international-flare-signal-co-serial-583","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}