Original U.S. Pre-WWII 10 Gauge Mark IV VERY Signal Flare Pistol by Scott Fetzer Machine Co. U.S. Artillery The frame and cylinder bear

The frame and cylinder bear Francotte's Crown over AF trademark

Italian specialized workers excelled and the initial slow production ratio meant that the Model 38 only became available in large numbers in 1943

and forward of the hammer it is marked with the manufacturer information:-

" Each side is engraved with a floral motif

18 ounce serge

Original U.S. Pre-WWII 10 Gauge Mark IV VERY Signal Flare Pistol by Scott Fetzer Machine Co. U.S. Artillery The frame and cylinder bearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice U. S. Mark IV flare pistol with a 4 inch barrel, made by the Scott Fetzer Machining Co. of Cleveland, Ohio. It is the typical "Very" design used during WWI, but produced during the 1930s. Made of cast brass with wooden grip scales, it really is quite an attractive model compared to many issued later during WWII. It is fully functional, breaking open correctly when the breech lock is opened, and