Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG with Zinc Finish - Serial Number 61319 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly and it still works quite

and it still works quite well

but this example is still intact

The Mameluke sword remains the ceremonial side arm for some units to this day

three expired batteries

Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG with Zinc Finish - Serial Number 61319 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly and it still works quiteOriginal Item. Only One Available. 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 It superseded the previous LP34, which was made of aluminum, and took longer to make than the stamped steel body of the LP42.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,