USA - 1942 - WW2 Type AN-M8 Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co. AN-M8 - U.S. Navy - Centerfire - Flare/signal pistol - 37mm

This is a nice example of a WWII U. S. Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co. AN-M8 Flare Pistol (37mm) Flare pistol. Adopted by the U. S. Navy in July 1942 with production ending in the 1950s. Right side of the aluminum frame has the factory/U. S. markings inside a triangle: "E / V / CC / V / 1942 / U. S. PROPERTY / PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M-8". The serial number is stamped on the back strap. Steel barrel and checkered black plastic grips. Rating Definition: Fine. The frame retains 98% original blue finish with some minor flaking and some minor thinning. There is some minor pitting and spotting (mostly on the left side) . The barrel has a smooth gray patina with minor spotting. The grips are very fine with some minor scratches along with a few minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering. 100% working. 100% Original and complete. No alteration or composition work, missing parts or other issues. Finished for conservation with professional Renaissance micro-crystalline wax, used by the best specialists, and museums, like the British Museum. No varnish or others. Weighs 938g Photos are the best description. We only sell to UE and UK. Registered and insured shipping.