Description
East Germany LP1 signal pistol made in the 1950s by Ernst-Thalmann-Werke, Suhl, low serial number. Early Cold War ear Warsaw Pact flare gun in great overall condition; mechanically excellent.
Original early Cold War era East German LP1 signal pistol (Leuchtpistole) 26.5 mm flare gun. The LP1 was a single shot, break action, smoothbore, aluminum alloy flare gun that was was loosely based on the original early WW2 era Carl Walther designed Leuchtpistole 34. Just like the Leuchtpistole 34, the LP1 model is made almost entirely of the high-quality duralumin alloy composed of aluminum, copper and magnesium. This large, but lightweight, “no-snag” signal pistol is extremely well-made. The East German military used the LP1 model in all of its branches as it relied heavily on the use of flares for signaling and communication. However, the LP1 Leuchtpistole was complex and expensive to manufacture; the LP1 production was phased out by the late 1950s. During the early post-war years the East Germany produced only about 25,000 LP1 signal pistols; this is a scarce type.
This is an excellent early-production specimen with all of its original parts and finish. One of the sides is stamped with the factory code 1001, which was the Eastern German production code for Ernst-Thalmann-Werke in Suhl, Germany. The other side of the frame is stamped with the serial number 7643, plus various inspection stamps. This LP1 specimen is used, but it is in excellent overall condition – no dents on the barrel, the bore is clean; all original parts; the action is nice and crisp. The spur and trigger assembly is excellent with no play; brown Bakelite grips are intact with no chips or cracks. Some minor scratches and contact marks on aluminum alloy frame are noted for accuracy; original lanyard ring is MIA. All parts are tight with no play; this specimen is a bit used but mechanically excellent – rare as such. These are the actual photos; Cold War era spent 26.5mm aluminum casing pictured was used as a photo props; it will be included with the lot. Please contact me if you are interested in the Czech-made Cold era 26.5mm flares; I might have a couple of boxes of several types left.
This type is never to be tried with “regular” or shotgun ammunition – these flare guns were designed only for shooting low-pressure flare cartridges only and are likely going to disintegrate if tried with modern ammo; that would illegal as well. This scarce East Germany LP1 signal pistol has not been cleaned or tempered with; scarce in such authentic condition. This original Communist East Germany LP1 signal pistol will be a great addition to any collection.
This original Cold War era East Germany LP1 signal pistol-flare gun is not a “firearm” under US law and needs no FFL to transfer or own. This Cold War era flare gun is obsolete; its spare parts are no longer made. I have a few original WW1 era signal pistols and WW2 era flare guns available for sale, plus several scarce WW2 fighting daggers and WW1 trench knives – please take a look in our Militaria section. This WW2 Germany Leuchtpistole 42 signal pistol is in 100% original “as is” condition; these are the actual photos.
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