| Accession Number | REL/02368.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Maker |
War Office |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 1944 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 Period 1970-1979 Korea, 1950-1953 Period 1960-1969 Second World War, 1939-1945 Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960 Period 1980-1989 Period 1940-1949 |
M9 Flare Pistol for Douglas C-47B-20-DK, Dakota Mk IV Transport Aircraft : RAAF
Description
M9, break barrel, double action, single shot, breech loading flare pistol. The pistol is made from steel stampings and has an internal percussion hammer. The barrel is seamless tubed hinged to the frame of the handle which is released by a breach lock. The grips are black plastic. The pistol is painted gloss black. Markings - US PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC; M9 FLARE PISTOL; E-218750.
History / Summary
The M9 flare pistol was used to project pyrotechnic signals from an airplane in flight. It was standard equipment in many aircraft built in the United States during the Second World War and was also used by the Royal Australian Air Force on C 47 Dakota transport aircraft.