Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol - Dated 1944 21st Century though the cloth is definitely

though the cloth is definitely worn from use

The lever controls the position of the safety bar

— Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal for the President

proof indicates this rifle was made for the British Military

Dating from the 1840's or 1850's this has seen plenty of use but nevertheless would be ideal to display

Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol - Dated 1944 21st Century though the cloth is definitelyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of a 22mm parachute flare signal pistol Sedgley Signal Pistol, Mark 5. As part of consolidated wartime efforts, lifeboats for all sea going Merchant Marine vessels were to have a standard compliment 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