Interesting M73 'Signal, Distress' flare found at the local
gun show today - dated April 1945 - 1" diameter.
I have some info that these were used in
life raft kits.........
WWII U.S. M73 Distress Flare
Interesting M73 'Signal, Distress' flare found at the local
gun show today - dated April 1945 - 1" diameter.
I have some info that these were used in
life raft kits.........
Regards,
Steve.
Looks like it's still viable...maybe it's got 69 year old magnesium and/or white phosphorus in it....Got fire insurance?
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
Nice William.........
Regards,
Steve.
Well...you could always ask the neighbor nice if he'd let you store it at His house.... *thinking*
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
Hell, I would store it..just ship it to me.....in ice please!!! LOL
Dean O
Ajax Canada
It's quite safe in my display cabinet.........!
Regards,
Steve.
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