Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol - Dated 1944 French Militaria Blade Length: 10"Blade Style: Single

Blade Length: 10"Blade Style: Single Edge with FullerOverall length: 14 1/4"Crossguard: 3 1/4”Scabbard Length: 10 1/4

The style of the numbers and the method of cancellation suggest British issue

The "double X" is a symbol of Case's commitment to quality which can be traced back to the early days of Case when blades were tempered and tested not just once (X)

The walnut wood stock goes almost to the muzzle and has three iron barrel bands

Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol - Dated 1944 French Militaria Blade Length: 10"Blade Style: SingleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a 22mm parachute flare signal pistol Sedgley Signal Pistol, Mark 5. 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 Navy. Sedgley made two signals pistols for the US Navy, for the Bureau