Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a 22mm parachute flare Sedgley Signal Pistol, Mark 5, in lovely fully functional condition, complete with an original holster. As part of consolidated wartime efforts, lifeboats for all sea going Merchant Marine vessels were to have a standard complement of emergency provisions overseen by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). They in turn had direct coordination with the US Navy.
Sedgley made two signals pistols for the US Navy, for the Bureau of Ships they supplied the 10-gauge Mark 5 with a 22mm bore, and for the Merchant Marine, the Mark-IV as approved by the USCG. Each service had a differing standard flare, the BuShips was 10-gauge and for Merchant Marine the 37mm parachute type.
Many of these pistols had their markings completely scrubbed after being sold out of Navy storage, with this being one of those examples. All original markings on the pistol have been sanded down. Pistol is fully functional and retains its complete firing pin, which still dry fires.
The original canvas holster is marked very faintly on the back:
SIGNAL PISTOL HOLSTER
Mk. 5
It is in good condition, with a functional snap and rear belt hooks. It does have some dirt and light staining, but nothing major.
Overall great condition, a fine example worthy of any WWII collection.
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Totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive device, not available for export. This item is completely legal within the USA. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America.
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