{"product_id":"vintage-brass-navel-flare-gun-very-pistol","title":"Naval Flare Gun (Very Pistol) LAR Steel Products","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a brass naval flare gun (Very pistol), used for firing distress and signal flares at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 1 foot long, 8 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eIdentifying Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eShort, wide barrel: Designed for firing flares, not bullets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"304\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eBrass construction: Common for naval use since brass resists rust and corrosion at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eLarge hammer and trigger: Typical of single-shot flare guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eGrip with checkered texture: Provides hold even when wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"453\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eUsed to fire signal flares for communication and distress at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eDifferent flare colors conveyed specific meanings (red = distress, green\/white = signaling, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eStandard issue on ships, submarines, and lifeboats before modern radios and still carried for emergencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maupin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47262432952535,"sku":null,"price":1842.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1501\/8628\/files\/104_4947.jpg?v=1759860453","url":"https:\/\/annapolismaritimeantiques.com\/en-au\/products\/vintage-brass-navel-flare-gun-very-pistol","provider":"Annapolis Maritime Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}