Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by euh - Serial 164403 Category_MG 42 Mounts The operation cost the division

The operation cost the division over 800 men

The top read 5-1st INF  and the bottom read 101 ABN

who knows for certain

these are always hard to find

California Army National Guard

Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by euh - Serial 164403 Category_MG 42 Mounts The operation cost the divisionOriginal 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 It superseded the previous LP34, which was made of aluminum, and took longer to make than the stamped steel body of the LP42.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