Item Description
Original Item: These dummy signal flares were assembled from empty cartridge cases originally manufactured during WW2. They are completely inert and have a red closing disk as they did originally. These were issued for use by aircrew waiting for rescue, and were usually stored in the life raft. Marked as follows:
SIGNAL, DISTRESS, 1?
SINGLE STAR, RED, M73
[ordnance bomb symbol, lot number and date]
Caliber is 1 inch, and the overall length is about 2.25 inches. They are compatible with any of the 1-inch US life raft launchers and also with any of the many models of 1-inch British flare pistols. (They are not compatible with German or other Continental 26.5-mm signal pistols, as the case rim is too thick.) They make an excellent display item to go with any German flare pistol. Some cases show some corrosion. Very few available.
- This product is available for international shipping.
- Eligible for all payments - Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, Paypal & Sezzle
