The Type AN-M8 flare pistol was the standard issue signal gun for the American military aircraft during World War II.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Survival
Manufacturer
Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co.
Physical Description
United States Army Air Forces Type AN-M8 Flare pistol; stamped aluminum frame; black Bakelite (plastic) pistol grip; steel hinged 37mm breech loading barrel; thumb barrel release and gun cock handle on top; stamped letter manufacturer data on frame (see marks for full text).
Dimensions
3-D: 21.6 x 4.4 x 21.6cm (8 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.)
Materials
Steel Preservative Coating Plastic Aluminum Paint
Inventory Number
A19601556000
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Air Force
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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