{"product_id":"original-wwii-u-s-navy-10-gauge-vulcan-mark-5-signal-flare-pistol-with-web-holster-dated-1945","title":"Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Vulcan Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol with Web Holster - Dated 1945","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a 22mm parachute flare Signal Pistol, Mark 5, in excellent functional condition, complete with an original holster. As part of consolidated wartime efforts, lifeboats for all sea going Merchant Marine vessels were to have a standard complement of emergency provisions overseen by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). They in turn had direct coordination with the US Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the top strap of the barrel it reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNAL PISTOL MARK 5 VULCAN MFG. CO. 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grips are marked \u003cstrong\u003eUSN\u003c\/strong\u003e on both sides, which is uncommon, as often the marking was removed when being sold out of Navy storage. The barrel, frame, and grip are all marked with part number \u003cstrong\u003e242692\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is also \u003cstrong\u003eMVC \u003c\/strong\u003ein a circle on the right side of the breech. Pistol is fully functional and retains its complete firing pin, which does not currently dry fire correctly. This shouldn’t be a problem as it still displays great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original canvas holster is in great unissued condition, with a functional snap and rear belt hooks. The back of the holster is correctly marked \u003cstrong\u003eSIGNAL PISTOL HOLSTER \/ Mk. 5.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall in good collectible condition, a fine example with a rare holster, worthy of any WWII collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43832311316549,"sku":"ONJR25AUCC324","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25AUCC324__01.jpg?v=1760540928","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwii-u-s-navy-10-gauge-vulcan-mark-5-signal-flare-pistol-with-web-holster-dated-1945","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}