Original U.S. WWII VK-M12 Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Dated May 1945 Japanese Air Force A total of 100 photographs

A total of 100 photographs fill this album

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Original U.S. WWII VK-M12 Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Dated May 1945 Japanese Air Force A total of 100 photographsOriginal 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