{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-international-flare-signal-company-brass-framed-pistol-serial-c204","title":"Original U.S. WWII International Flare Signal Company Brass-Framed Pistol Serial C204","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition 37mm WWII Era International Flare Signal Co. Flare Pistol. Some collectors refer to this as the \"Model 52\" not because it was designed in 1952, but that at one time this gun was part of the International No. 52 marine distress signal kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak open operation, featuring brass and nickel construction. Embossed on both sides of the crosshatch grip in raised letters:\u003cstrong\u003e INTERNATIONAL FLARE SIGNAL CO. \/ TIPPECANOE CITY OHIO.\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 3\/4 inch overall length with an 8 3\/8 inch barrel. The Black painted steel barrel still retains over 40% of the paint, with just a bit of surface oxidation. Excellent markings and condition with only a few very minor surface blemishes. The right side of the frame is marked with serial number \u003cstrong\u003eC207\u003c\/strong\u003e. In very good overall condition, in complete working order with a functional ejector and the firing pin still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flare guns were made for commercial and military wartime use. Imagine being stranded in a life raft, after the sinking of your ship by a U-Boat, the most valuable item in your survival kit may have been this flare gun. The gun has certainly seen service and an interesting life. These are encountered fairly often, but are usually overly polished. Comes ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42063012102213,"sku":"ONSV24SJA043","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24SJA043__01.jpg?v=1728533684","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-international-flare-signal-company-brass-framed-pistol-serial-c204","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}