Grandpa found this in a scrap pile

[Bigdave_185]

Looking for your input on what it is?






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[KensAuto]

Google M-8 flare pistol.

[Bigdave_185]

That’s a pretty neat read after some googlein.     Now to see if we can find some ammo.  The whole thing is in really good shape.


Any suggestions on where to start to see some ammo(?) cartridge(?)  not sure it doesn’t fire a projectile so is it even Ammo at the point?


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[Flyin6]

Yep, flare gun, survival stuff, maritime, and early military

[KensAuto]

Did you read how it mounted through the skin of planes (Air Force)? That's why it has lugs on the end.

https://www.exoticammo.com/Ammo-for-your-Launcher-37mm_c_24.html

[Bigdave_185]

I did,  then the different flare colors had meanings for different things

Not sure what pops will do with it but... I’ll see if I can scratch up some 37mm cartridges.  What I have read is they are very hard to find
Oh shoot just clicked on your link.  I have sent them an email to confirm the availability

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[Flyin6]

I did,  then the different flare colors had meanings for different things

Not sure what pops will do with it but... I’ll see if I can scratch up some 37mm cartridges.  What I have read is they are very hard to find
Oh shoot just clicked on your link.  I have sent them an email to confirm the availability

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So true!

So here's something to remember. If you ever find yourself in the middle of a fight...DO NOT mark your position with red smoke. When I pop up to deliver ordnance, I'm aiming for the red stuff. Remember: Red commies...red smoke...

[Bigdave_185]

Sounds like good advise


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