Original Japanese WWII Imperial Navy Three Barrel Flare Signal Pistol Serial 1251 with Leather Holster OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT This is a May 1944

This is a May 1944 dated Luftwaffe 50L fuel oil drum that measures approximately 23 inches (58cm) high with a 15 inch (38cm) diameter

probably a size 68 shell

and often result in strong competitive bidding at auctions

Year of Manufacture: 18450

possibly the color they were painting the guns

Original Japanese WWII Imperial Navy Three Barrel Flare Signal Pistol Serial 1251 with Leather Holster OPTIONS_HIDDEN_PRODUCT This is a May 1944Original Item: One of a Kind. Now this is something we do not see every day. Made by the KAYABA SEISAKUSHO (Factory) between 1930 and 1945, only 5,100 of these very scarce three barreled flare pistols were made, most all for the Imperial Japanese Navy. Twice as many of the double barreled versions were made. This example is marked on the top of the top barrel with the Kayaba logo which is followed serial number 1251 and then by the naval Anchor proof.