Flare Pistol, Type AN-M8

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

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).
Summary
The Type AN-M8 flare pistol was the standard issue signal gun for the American military aircraft during World War II.
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Air Force
Inventory Number
A19603117000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
EQUIPMENT-Survival
Materials
Pistol: Steel, Plastic, Aluminum, Paint, Surface Coating
Holster: Natural Fabric, Steel, Aluminum, Brass
Dimensions
3-D (Pistol): 21 x 4.4 x 21cm (8 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19603117000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e25af816-2148-4cf1-8602-4f0b01430886
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