Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol dated 1944 with Web Holster & Belt German Field Gear so it cannot dry fire

so it cannot dry fire

It was used in the field

which unfortunately is not one that is known

They are in excellent unissued condition and come in the original cardboard box with two keys

This grouping came from the Veteran's estate and consists of the following items:

Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol dated 1944 with Web Holster & Belt German Field Gear so it cannot dry fireOriginal 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 compliment of emergency provisions overseen by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). They in turn had direct coordination with the US