WW2 M1943 Russian Signal / Flare Pistol Model 1943 (Documented)
From Author’s Personal Collection cataloged in Book (Photocopy of Book Included)
(One) of the three Russian signal pistols that are the backbone of author Robert M. Gaynor Jr’s publication - Signal Pistols of Georgii S. Shpagin / Gaynor was a retired U.S. Army Signal Officer and long-time flare gun and signal pistol collector / Included in this purchase is one of his personally owned Russian signal pistols that is publicized in his book - The model (M1943) very scarce / Additionally you will receive his hand written research slip and an extremely hard to find copy of his book which offers countless information on not just Russian pistols but specimens from other countries detailing their rich history and their identifying makers and markings
The Signal Pistol…
Model 1943 – 26.5mm / Made by Vyatskie Polyany Machine Building Plant / Complete steel construction / Wood grips / 5 ¾ inch barrel / 8 inches overall / Serial # 1235 / Used by Russian military forces in WW2 / Comes with original wooden grips and replacement grips (currently on)
This signal pistol is functional / General wear with age / You must be 18 years of age or older / FFL Not Required
