Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol - Dated 1944 British Militaria The markings on the bottom

The markings on the bottom of the blade have all but worn away due to the continual polishing of the 32" curved blade

so all of the original markings are visible and legible

Although the term jambiya is also used in other Arab countries

The temperature was - 40

This is mostly around the cylinder and frame area where the corrosive primers of the time would cause wear to the metal

Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol - Dated 1944 British Militaria The markings on the bottomOriginal 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