Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol with Web Holster - dated 1944 ZB 26-ZB 30 This is a nearly exact

This is a nearly exact reproduction copied from an original in the IMA collection

One-of-a-kind grouping

Blade Style: Single Edge w/ Fuller

Guard dimensions: 5" width x 5” length

It still has very nice darkening and sharp edges

Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol with Web Holster - dated 1944 ZB 26-ZB 30 This is a nearly exactOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a 22mm parachute flare Sedgley Signal Pistol, Mark 5, in lovely fully functional condition, complete with an original holster. 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.