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Eureka Vacuum AN-M8 Pyrotechnic Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Eureka Vacuum AN-M8 Pyrotechnic Pistol
#E-205462 WWII and later era U.S. military double-action-only top-break 37mm flare pistol developed primarily for aircraft use. Features a 4 1/8" barrel, steel frame with aluminum grip straps, smooth trigger w/ guard, concealed hammer, checkered black synthetic grips. Two latches on top, one to open the action, one to release from an aircraft flare port mount. The right side of the frame is marked "EVCC / U.S. PROPERTY / PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M-8" in a large triangle and the butt is stamped "P". Left side of barrel stamped "PYA1005". Bore is fair condition with roughness. Steel parts are various colors: bare metal on barrel, dark blued color on left frame, grayish toned metal on right side. Many dings and small dents to barrel. The black painted grip straps retain approximately 80% finish, with many small sharp edged dents to butt. Grips are excellent condition. Breech end of barrel appears out of round, does not prevent barrel locking to frame. Overall condition is Fair to Good.