Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by euh - Serial 164403 Category_MG 42 Mounts and the engraving on the

and the engraving on the top of the barrel is somewhat worn

The rim of the pommel shows some usage but there are no hits or problems

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3 x 3 1/8 inches

these are always hard to find

Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by euh - Serial 164403 Category_MG 42 Mounts and the engraving on theOriginal 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 Leuchtpistol 42 is of all steel construction, uses 26. 5 mm flares, and was available in zinc or black 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 It superseded the previous LP34, which was made of aluminum, and took longer to make than the stamped steel body of the LP42.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; euh, that stands