USMC Second Nicaraguan Campaign Pilot's Weapons

[kanemono]

This is a photograph from a group posted in Medals and Decorations belonging to Rocco. The gun in the belt of Flying Sergeant John S. Carter, USMC, during the Second Nicaraguan Campaign appears to be a Remington Mark III 10 Ga Flare Pistol made by the Remington Arms Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut between 1915 and 1918. They were used by the US Navy and Marine Corps for signaling prior to World War One. Some 24,500 units were manufactured by the firm. The bandoleer worn by Carter seems to hold flares for the pistol. I wonder if the flare pistol would shoot 10 Ga shotgun shells. It would be a great gun for close range in the Nicaragua jungle. The other pilot, who is unidentified, is holding a Colt Thompson. Also notice the bolo on his belt.

Dick

 

[268th C.A.]

Very cool, never seen one marked USMC. I see he is the original Sgt. Carter

you knew that was coming....