Description
Beautiful, early WWII United States Navy Signal Pistol Mark 5 Flare Gun by R.F. Sedgley. The Bakelite handle of the flare gun shows a diamond-shaped textured embellishment that reads: "USN". The barrel and trigger are painted aluminum and the screws holding it together are steel. The top of the barrel reads: "SIGNAL PISTOL MARK 5 R. F. SEDGLEY INC. 1942" in stamped lettering.
VINTAGE:Circa early WWII
SIZE:Approximately 10-7/8" x 5"; Barrel: 7/8" diameter
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Bakelite, painted aluminum, anodized steel
MARKINGS:Barrel: "SIGNAL PISTOL MARK 5 R. F. SEDGLEY INC. 1942" (top), "242692-A-1"; Trigger Housing: "242692-A-2"; Handle: "242692-A-3"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJM16 LAGEX9/16 psAHEX9/16 SAEJX01/17
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The flare gun shows minor to moderate wear, much of the painted details remain intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.