37mm Double Star M56 - Replica - US Army Air Corps Signal Flare Type:Brass Color Rim Casing Molded from an original example

Molded from an original example for accurate fit and detail

which extended the weapon’s versatility into the modern era

When paired with the MIT-developed Mark 14 electric gunsight—a gyro-stabilized device that automatically computed lead on fast-moving aircraft—the Oerlikon became one of the most advanced and effective naval anti-aircraft systems of the era

the improved M16A1 officially replaced the M14 as the standard service rifle of the U

Adopted in 1958

37mm Double Star M56 - Replica - US Army Air Corps Signal Flare Type:Brass Color Rim Casing Molded from an original exampleProduct Description This is an accurate, non functional reproduction of the WWII US Army Air Corps 37mm Double Star M56 Signal Flare. The Double Star M56 produced two green stars with a red tracer during illumination a pattern faithfully represented here by the painted banding and shell markings. Each replica is molded from durable, solid colored resin with a convincing brass or tin silver colored rim case for an authentic, period correct appearance.