| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul Area, Rabaul |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM29574 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Maker |
Kawaguchiya Firearm Company |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | c 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Japanese Flare Pistol
Description
Japanese single barrel break open flare pistol. Frame stamped on the right side K F C, a circular symbol and an anchor mark. There is a barrel release catch on the top and a safety catch on the back strap. The grips are two piece checkered wood and there is a square lanyard ring on the butt.
History / Summary
This pistol was collected at Rabaul by the Fifth Military History Team. It was possibly originally issued to the Japanese Imperial Navy or Marines.