Type 90 signal pistol

The Type 90 is a Signal Pistol of Imperial Japanese Origin during WW2. It first came with three barrels with just less than 6,000 were manufactured, but eventually manufactured with two barrels for ease of production late in World War 2. The Type 90 is often seen in many movies wrongly portrayed often as a Shotgun Pistol due to its futuristic appearance.

Specifications

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The 2nd Variation is a modification of the three barreled breach loading flare pistol for ease of production. The Red/Yellow/Red striped sticker was standard on all 3 barreled flare pistols.

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Simplified even more, the 3rd and final variation of the Japanese Type 90 Flare Pistol was the large double barreled breach loading pistol

Type: Flare launcher

Caliber: 28 x 90mm, 28 x 94mm.

Capacity: 2,3 flares Breach loaded

Fire Modes: Single Shot

The Type 90 Signal Pistol appears in the following movies, TV shows, and video games:

Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
Demolition Man	Denis Leary	Mr. Friendly	Double-barreled	1993
Waterworld		Smokers		1995