Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG with Zinc Finish - Serial 1570 British Lancer secured by a swivel mount

secured by a swivel mount to muzzle so it can be used while on horseback to reload without fear of dropping the ramrod

A bamboo peg (meguki) holds the grip in place

- Overseas Garrison Cap with Glider / Parachute patch

Constructed of plastic

Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG with Zinc Finish - Serial 1570 British Lancer secured by a swivel mountOriginal 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 It superseded the previous LP34, which was made of aluminum, and took longer to make than the stamped steel body of the LP42.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