Description
Original WWII Signal Pistol Mark V — R.F. Sedgley Inc., 1942 — Complete with Belt, Holster & Period Flares
Offered is an original World War II signal pistol, Mark V, manufactured by R.F. Sedgley Inc. in 1942, presented as a complete kit with original Canvas belt, Canvas holster, and period signal flares. This set is a well-documented example of Allied air/sea and ground signaling equipment used for emergency communication, rescue, and night signaling during the Second World War.
The pistol bears clear maker and date markings on the receiver: R.F. Sedgley Inc. — 1942 — Mark V, confirming wartime manufacture. The compact single-shot pistol is chambered for signal cartridges and features its original finish with honest service wear and matching patina. The included leather holster and belt are period-correct, with intact stitching, functioning snaps, and service marks consistent with issued gear.
This grouping also includes several original-era signal flares. Important safety note: the functional status of period pyrotechnics can vary. Prospective buyers must verify whether flares are inert/expended before handling or shipping. If flares are live, they may be regulated or restricted—do not attempt to transport or ship without professional demilitarization and legal compliance.
Historically, the Mark V signal pistol was used by aircrews, naval personnel, and ground units for visual signaling and rescue coordination. Complete sets with original suspensions and period flares are increasingly uncommon and valuable to museums, collectors of WWII equipment, and historical reenactors.
Keywords: Mark V signal pistol, R.F. Sedgley 1942, WWII signal pistol kit, vintage signal flares, military signaling equipment, original holster and belt.
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