Original U.S. Pre-WWII Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV "Very" Signal Flare Pistol - Serial 1496 U.S. Civil War It would then replaced by

It would then replaced by its steel combat grade equivalent

- The cork is also in good condition

indicating Schlueter manufacture and dating from late 1943 to mid 1944

This glider attack turned the tide of battle and earned the Regiment the Distinguished Unit Citation

Both the Bayonet and scabbard are marked with serial number 11888

Original U.S. Pre-WWII Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV "Very" Signal Flare Pistol - Serial 1496 U.S. Civil War It would then replaced byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Lake Erie Chemical Co. Mark IV flare pistol, with a 4 inch barrel. It is the typical "Very" design used during WWI, but produced during the 1930s. Made of nickel plated cast brass with wooden grip scales, it really is quite an attractive model compared to many issued later during WWII. It is fully functional. breaking open correctly when the breech lock is opened, and still dry fires correctly.