Conceived, developed and manufactured in 1942, the "Flare Pistol, 45 Caliber" (FP-45) was envisioned as a disposable weapon, to be thrown en-masse out of the back of low-flying aircraft in occupied nations, boxed with ammunition, a text-free "comic strip" instruction sheet, and a dowel rod to serve as an extractor. Ideally, an oppressed citizen of the occupied land would find the pistol, ambush a German with it, and take their much nicer service weapons for further mischief and mayhem behind the main lines. The pistol has two oiler holes on the right side of the frame, three on the left, and a hollow grip for ammunition storage, with a circled "F" stamp on top of the chamber. "AL740042" has been added to the left side of the frame; markings like this are commonly associated with dealers and importers. With a copy of the "comic strip" instructions.

Very good. Mild brown spotting is present, along with some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.