U.S. WWII 1944 International Flare Pistol Co. Brass Frame Model 52 Flare Gun.
One of the better made flare guns of WWII was the the Model 52 produced by the International Flare Signal Div. Of Westerville, Ohio.
This flare gun is referred to as the "Model 52" not because it was designed in 1952 but because at one time this gun was part of the International No. 52 marine distress signal kit.
This 37mm, single shot, single action, top break flare gun was made in 1944. Rarely do these pistols bear wartime dates!
In very good overall condition, in complete working order with firing pin still present.