Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated M-8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka with Inert Shell - Serial E-078085 Category_Rear Sight Assembly The hilt has a nice

The hilt has a nice worn patina

and remained in the attic for almost 200 years

and is most likely made of an early plastic material such as celluloid or possibly acrylic

but the underlying netting is a bit deteriorated

Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated M-8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka with Inert Shell - Serial E-078085 Category_Rear Sight Assembly The hilt has a niceOriginal 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