Original WWII U.S. Navy Coston-Sedgley 37mm Flare Parachute Signal Flare Pistol - Dated 1942 British Military Maps There is also a 28

There is also a 28 overstamped over the maker marking

It is covered with Imperial German inspection and acceptance markings

a truly fascinating set of items from Paris of the 1860’s

all matching numbers

Ambrose Everett Burnside had sold the interest in his breechloader well before the war started

Original WWII U.S. Navy Coston-Sedgley 37mm Flare Parachute Signal Flare Pistol - Dated 1942 British Military Maps There is also a 28Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of a WWII dated U. S. Navy Coston Sedgley 37mm Parachute Signal Flare Pistol, with a 7 1 2 inch alloy barrel. These were made in various configurations by R. F. Sedgley Inc. of Philadelphia. The flare pistol is marked on the left side of the barrel and barrel base with the maker and date information: COSTON SEDGLEY PARACHUTE SIGNAL PISTOL PHILA. PA. U. S. A. PT "S" 10. 29. 42. 6224