Original U.S. WWII Era 25mm Flare Pistol by the Marsh Coulter Company Antique Shotgun It is recommended to take

It is recommended to take extreme care when handling and removing the scabbard and only doing so when necessary

but most followed the same basic pattern: A wooden handle with a round or cylindrical warhead and a slow burning fuse

but by looking in the light we think we can read the entire thing:

Weapon 137) and bears serial number 6322 on the opposite side

- Original German WWII Luftwaffe Pilot Badge - Flugzeugführerabzeichen

Original U.S. WWII Era 25mm Flare Pistol by the Marsh Coulter Company Antique Shotgun It is recommended to takeOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting and small WWII Era U. S. flare pistol which used 25mm flares. The pistol is marked on the side of the grip: 25MM FLARE PISTOL MARSH COULTER CO. TECUMSEH, MICH. The large green pull button sets the trigger, and the sight on top can be lifted to open the barrel. The pistol appears to be functional. A great example, ready for further research and display.