WW2 British RAF M.L.Aviation 37mm Flare Pistol

Constructed of steel and aluminum with Bakelite grips. It has a very complex design which allowed the aircrew to load, fire and unload the gun as a high altitude in a pressured aircraft cabin without depressurizing. The manually operated pistol was attached to the inside of the aircraft fuselage in a recoil dampening bracket. It is a double action operation. The large handle at the center of the circular central portion of the gun on the right side allowed the pistol grip, firing mechanism and barrel to be rotated up and out of the way. Developed for the British Royal Air Force for use during World War 2. A very rare flare pistol that hardly ever becomes available.  Flare Pistol. No PAL Required   CANADIAN SALES ONLY.