Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG with Zinc Finish - Serial 190558 Fusee Spring & Cover officially termed the "COVER

officially termed the "COVER

The stick measures 38 1/2 inches tall with a circumference of 3 3/4 inches at its widest point

along with their gold foil reinforcements

the final evacuation of the U

and the staple on the throat is missing

Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG with Zinc Finish - Serial 190558 Fusee Spring & Cover officially termed the "COVEROriginal 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 It superseded the previous LP34, which was made of aluminum, and took longer to make than the stamped steel body of the LP42.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 wa, which stands