Original U.S. WWII US Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol dated 1944 with Web Holster & Belt Category_Display Guns & Parts Sets In July 1877

In July 1877

which was officially accepted in April of 1931

This example still retains the original linen tape

as is the rear elastic band that attaches the side flaps to the rear

The fitting for the pressure tube is still intact

Original U.S. WWII US Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol dated 1944 with Web Holster & Belt Category_Display Guns & Parts Sets In July 1877Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a 22mm parachute flare Sedgley Signal Pistol, Mark 5, in lovely fully functional condition, complete with an original holster and belt. As part of consolidated wartime efforts, lifeboats for all sea going Merchant Marine vessels were to have a standard complement of emergency provisions overseen by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). They in turn had direct coordination with the US