Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated M-8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka with Inert Shell - Serial E-078085 81mm Mortar The scabbard lock is fully

The scabbard lock is fully functional

while the PRC-25 could not

which would be filled with stand to increase the weight

It looks like the outer shell was repainted at some point during service

This is rather smart

Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated M-8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka with Inert Shell - Serial E-078085 81mm Mortar The scabbard lock is fullyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition M 8 37mm big bore signal pistol, as used during WWII, complete with an empty M 9A1 Flare Shell. The barrel has studs for attachment to a flare port in the fuselage of large aircraft such as bombers. The right side of the frame is marked inside a triangle (partly obscured): [E] C V C 1942 U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 This example is offered in good fully functional condition, and