| Accession Number | REL/02373 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
American M8 Signal Pistol
Description
American M8 break action signal pistol. Sheet metal frame stamped WMSC US PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M-8 within a triangle. The round barrel has four rectangular studs at the muzzle for fixing to the cabin of an aircraft and pull clip on the top to open the breech. The black plastic checkered grips are held to the frame with a single screw bolt.
History / Summary
This type of pistol was fitted to American Second World War aircraft flown by the RAAF.