{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-navy-37mm-coston-sedgley-aluminum-frame-signal-pistol-serial-number-1889","title":"Original U.S. WWII Navy 37mm Coston-Sedgley Aluminum Frame Signal Pistol - Serial Number 1889","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating from WWII or just after this is a very interesting rare variation with an aluminum frame. The Sedgley Signal Pistol is a single-shot signal pistol with a hinged barrel that is operated manually. It was loaded by dismantling the breech latch, which was located under the barrel, just in front of the trigger. The flare pistol does not have any mounted sights. The pistol is constructed of two parts: an aluminum pistol grip frame and a steel barrel and breech piece. A large securing screw is located in the back of the pistol's frame. On the buttstock of the pistol grip is a lanyard swivel. The flare gun was fired by pulling back on the trigger, which lacked a trigger guard. A selector lever button is located on the breech latch, just in front of the trigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeft side of the barrel is marked \u003cstrong\u003eCOSTON-SEDGLEY\u003c\/strong\u003e with the patent marking on the left side of the frame that reads \u003cstrong\u003ePAT 1-13-31\u003c\/strong\u003e. Aluminum checkered grip area, with circled S on both sides. Additionally, serial number \u003cstrong\u003e1889 \u003c\/strong\u003eis marked inside the barrel hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is early and is all metal instead of the plastic used later. The gun is clearly stamped on the left side of the metal frame:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOST ON-SEDGLEY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePARACHUTE SIGNAL PISTOL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAT 1-13-31\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left side of the barrel it reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR.F. SEDGLEY INC PHILA., PA., U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e37MM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the breech is opened, the serial number 1889 can be seen on the barrel and frame. The grips are marked S for Sedgley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistol is functional and retains its complete firing pin, though the action is a bit stiff. The barrel and breech were once bright finished steel, but then painted with black paint, like the pistol, probably to reduce reflection but leave the pistol easy to find. Overall excellent condition, a fine example worthy of any WWII collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44936898510917,"sku":"ONSV26NCS006","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/C23DE603-79FF-4000-B977-D3E152B7C4FD.jpg?v=1777489525","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-navy-37mm-coston-sedgley-aluminum-frame-signal-pistol-serial-number-1889","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}