Original U.S. WWII 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Pyrotechnic Co. of Los Angeles Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns The back of the piece

The back of the piece of brass has a notched channel which leads us to believe this was taken from an American ship

The Regiment then sailed in late July 1898 to the Philippines to help quell the Philippine Insurrection

they were far less protective

banner to the right

showing some cracking at the bottom

Original U.S. WWII 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Pyrotechnic Co. of Los Angeles Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns The back of the pieceOriginal Item: Only One Available. WWII U. S. Navy Flare Signal Pistol made by Signal Pyrotechnic Company of Los Angeles, California during WWII. This is a very large flare gun intended to launch (approximately) 37mm flares. This example was painted black over the original finish. This pistol features a break open operation. Embossed on both sides of the crosshatch grip in raised letters: SIGNAL PYROTECHNIC CO. LOS ANGELES. No other markings or serial