Original German WWII Zinc Finished Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by C. & W. Meinel-Scholer - Serial 960 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles [note 2] The unit participated

[note 2] The unit participated in the Battle of Bismarck Sea in March 1943

the group's training program was in full operation

Measuring 29" Overall

Fire and the Air War

but overall this canteen is in very good condition

Original German WWII Zinc Finished Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by C. & W. Meinel-Scholer - Serial 960 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles [note 2] The unit participatedOriginal 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 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 It superseded the previous LP34, which was made of aluminum, and took longer to make than the stamped steel body of the LP42.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, which stands