Original U.S. WWII VK-M12 Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Dated May 1945 Japanese Air Force Dated June 12

Dated June 12

which we have identified as the M4 small arms storage rack 7140329 for carbines

A total of 100 photographs fill this album

with the scabbard showing an overall gray patina

The 40 mm Bofors L/60 remained in use on Deutsche Marine ships well into the 1980s

Original U.S. WWII VK-M12 Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Dated May 1945 Japanese Air Force Dated June 12Original Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a rare VK M12 37mm Flare Signal Pistol, made in 1945 by the Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. These are similar to other examples made by International Flare Pistol Co., however the grip is much more swept back. The design is covered under U. S. Patent 2,433,309, which was applied for on March 23 1944 and granted in 1947. It is also made almost entirely of brass, with other parts made of what