Original Rare Japanese WWII SNLF Issue Flare Signal Pistol by Kawaguchiya Firearm Company - Serial 2787 Uniforms mostly to Belgium for conversion

mostly to Belgium for conversion into half stocked 12 gauge shotguns for the African Native trade in the Belgian Congo

This section of the 339th's shield was lifted from the de la Mothe coat of arms to signify "Detroit's Own"

designed by William McMillan

offered in great condition with hanger and portepee

however wear has made any markings unclear

Original Rare Japanese WWII SNLF Issue Flare Signal Pistol by Kawaguchiya Firearm Company - Serial 2787 Uniforms mostly to Belgium for conversionOriginal Item: Only one Available. This is a very nice example of the very rare 26. 5mm Japanese Flare Signal Pistol, made by Kawaguchiya Firearm Company for use by the Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF) during WWII. All items from the SNLF are rare and highly sought after, as most were lost during the war, and the force overall was never very large. The flare pistol itself is about 8 1 2 inches long, with a 4 inch 26. 5mm barrel. The design is a bit