Original U.S. Pre-WWII Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV "Very" Signal Flare Pistol - Serial 1496 U.S. Civil War It also served as a

It also served as a safety by pushing the head of handle into one of two separate notches above the main opening

This glider attack turned the tide of battle and earned the Regiment the Distinguished Unit Citation

1st Class John Castrogiovanni

It would then replaced by its steel combat grade equivalent

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Original U.S. Pre-WWII Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV "Very" Signal Flare Pistol - Serial 1496 U.S. Civil War It also served as aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV flare pistol, with a 4 inch barrel. It is the typical "Very" design used during WWI, but produced during the 1930s. Made of nickel plated 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 still dry fires correctly.