Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG with Zinc Finish - Serial Number 121492 Russian Artillery is a lovely private purchase

is a lovely private purchase example that has a 91st Division patch featuring a pine tree above a smaller Motor Transport Corps patch

These swords were originally issued with two scabbards

In the midst of the hellish fire

The top of the action behind the hammer is marked with G

Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG with Zinc Finish - Serial Number 121492 Russian Artillery is a lovely private purchaseOriginal item: One of a Kind: This is a wonderful example of the classic German Wehrmacht LP 42 signal flare pistol, which entered service in 1943. The Leuchtpistole 42 is of all steel construction, uses 26. 5 mm flares, and was available in zinc or black painted finish. It superseded the previous LP34, which was made of aluminum, and took longer to make than the stamped steel body of the LP42. This example bears original German maker code wa, which