Original U.S. WWII Columbia Apparel Corp Model 3 Flare Pistol - 37mm U.S. Machine Guns the collecting community usually refers

the collecting community usually refers to them by the initials seen on the reverse

and also it was not fitted with a saddle ring as most were (See Flayderman's Guide to Antique Firearms)

and this example is marked CROWN / ERFURT / 1892

originally formed as the 18th Division in 1917

Despite locating and defeating the main body of Villa's command

Original U.S. WWII Columbia Apparel Corp Model 3 Flare Pistol - 37mm U.S. Machine Guns the collecting community usually refersOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a World War Tow American Model 3 flare pistol in 37mm. It is marked "Columbia Appl. Corp. L. I. C. N. Y. U. S. A" with serial number PT 31292 and MOD 3. Features a brass frame, 8" steel barrel with lanyard ring. The barrel break open for loading, firing pin is still intact and it functions as expected. Overall condition is good.