US WW2 37-mm Pistol, Pyrotechnic, M8 Martini-Henry Rifles IMA purchased the total quantity

IMA purchased the total quantity of these helmets and imported them in 1992

Maker's Marks and WW1 dates

Inside of the helmet is nicely stamped:

many are new and unissued

The case is marked with the Gillette arrow logo in a diamond

US WW2 37-mm Pistol, Pyrotechnic, M8 Martini-Henry Rifles IMA purchased the total quantityOriginal item: The standard US big bore signal pistol of WW2. The barrel has studs for attachment to a flare port in the fuselage of large aircraft such as bombers. The right side of the frame is marked M S. W. C. U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M8 This sample is unusual in that most are marked AN M8, indicating that it has been adopted by both the Army and Navy. This piece is in very good condition, but needs cleaning. The M8 pistol includes a rare