Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Early Holster - Serial E-130742 Nepalese Cache Extras The Sawbacks were intended for

The Sawbacks were intended for Pioneer work like artillery emplacements and were never intended to mete out a gruesome death

It allows for the reinforcing use of photographs and graphic illustrations which can be understood by illiterates

producing all manner of safety equipment

The side of the octagonal barrel on this example is marked (partly faded):

The helmet is in great shape

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Early Holster - Serial E-130742 Nepalese Cache Extras The Sawbacks were intended forOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WW2. 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: EC V C1943U. S. PROPERTYPISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co., one of several contractors employed to make these pistols. This example is