Ammunition for International M2

[sullivanwb]

I inherited a WWII flare pistol, International Flare Signal Co., M2.
Are rounds for this gun available anywhere?
I have seen listings for reloadable 37mm shells but they all seem to have a lip at the base for use in breech loading units. Could these shells be safely modified to remove the lip and add a groove to engage the latch in the M2 pistol?

Thanks,
SullivanWB

[Brian Keith]

Hello,
If you loaded your own shells, it might be possible to modify the empty shell base. I think there might not be enough metal to allow the groove. I doubt anyone would say it is safe to modify the base of a live shell. Neat that is has some family connection to you. I would just enjoy it as an interesting heirloom. Was it a souvenir of someone's time in the military? Post some photo's, we would love to see it.
BKW

[signalman]

You could write the manufacturer of the shells, and see if he can make some reloadable shells for the M-2 and other front loading 37mm's.