US WW2 37-mm Pistol, Pyrotechnic, M8 Martini-Henry Rifles Inside of the helmet is

Inside of the helmet is nicely stamped:

•- Genuine Military issue paint (most likely Finnish)

many are new and unissued

intentional removal of markings

each runs on 9-volt batteries (not included)

US WW2 37-mm Pistol, Pyrotechnic, M8 Martini-Henry Rifles Inside of the helmet isOriginal item: The standard US big bore signal pistol of WW2. The barrel has studs for attachment to a flare port in the fuselage of large aircraft such as bombers. The right side of the frame is marked M S. W. C. U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M8 This sample is unusual in that most are marked AN M8, indicating that it has been adopted by both the Army and Navy. This piece is in very good condition, but needs cleaning. The M8 pistol includes a rare