Flair pistol: inscribed

Object Number: 
1953.127
Date: 
1930-1950
Medium: 
Steel, brass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 11 1/2 in. ( 29.2 cm ) Part (barrel): 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Marks: 
stamped: handle sides: "INTERNATIONAL FLARE SIGNAL CO/TIPPECANOE CITY OHIO"
Description: 
Steel and brass flare pistol; blued steel barrel with brass frame and rectangular handle; stamped mark on both handle sides.
Credit Line: 
Gift of the U.S. Coast Guard Supply Center
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group