Description
WW2 Germany Leuchtpistole 42 signal pistol made circa 1942 by Hugo Schneider A.G. (wa) in great overall condition, mechanically excellent.
Original WW2 era German Heer (Army) Leuchtpistole 42 model 26.5 mm flare gun. The Leuchtpistole 42 was a single shot, break action, smoothbore, stamped-steel flare gun that was a successor to the earlier aluminum alloy Leuchtpistole 34. The Leuchtpistole 42 is made from stamped mild steel components galvanized to stop corrosion and used mass-produced Bakelite for pistol grips. The focus of the Leuchtpistole 42 was to reduce the consumption of expensive light alloys, reduce reliance on machined components, speed-up production, and to reduce the overall production cost.
Despite being made from inexpensive steel and stamped components, it was considered rugged and its rough appearance didn’t hinder its functionality. However, the Leuchtpistole 42 was nearly 390 g (14 oz) heavier than its Leuchtpistole 34 predecessor designed by Carl Walter. Leuchtpistole 42 has proven to be simple to use and very reliable in the field; it was well-received by the troops. The Wehrmacht (armed forces) in general relied pretty heavily on the use of flares for signaling and communication. So much, in fact, that throughout the war the Germans had never had enough of the signal pistols to go around.
This is an excellent mid-war example made circa 1942 with all original parts and finish; it was made by Hugo Schneider A.G. in Leipzig O 5, Sachsen, Germany – the frame is stamped production code wa on one side, along with the serial number 119945. This is early type with the solid-metal hammer – later issues were made from several sheets of stamped metal welded together to cut-down on tooling time and reduce costs. One of the original waffenamt stamps WaAA10 is still visible on the chamber.
This WW2 Germany Leuchtpistole 42 signal pistol specimen is in excellent overall condition – no dents on the barrel or the frame; the bore is mostly clean with only some minor surface rust; all original parts; the action is nice and crisp. The spur and trigger assembly is excellent with no play; original lanyard ring and Bakelite grips are intact; some minor scratches on the Bakelite grips are noted for accuracy. 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 26.5mm aluminum casings pictured were used as props and will not 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 WW2 Germany Leuchtpistole 42 signal pistol has not been cleaned or tempered with; scarce in such authentic condition. This original WW2 Germany Leuchtpistole 42 signal pistol will be a great addition to any collection.
This original WW2 Germany Leuchtpistole 42 signal pistol-flare gun is not a “firearm” under US law and needs no FFL to transfer or own; this WW-2 era flare gun is obsolete; its spare parts are no longer made. I have a few more WW1 and WW2 era flare guns coming up for sale, plus several scarce WW2 fighting daggers and WW1 trench knives available for sale immediately – 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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DELIVERY WITHIN THE US VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL FOR THIS ITEM WILL BE $19.95.
No international shipping for this item, sorry lads.
