Description:
Only One Available. This is an excellent condition example of the Luftwaffe Flieger-Leuchtpistole L or Aviators Flare Gun L. These double-barreled, 26.5mm (4 Bore) signal pistols were issued to Luftwaffe aircrews in order to give them a method of communication that did not rely on their radio transmitters.
This pistol is marked with the maker code fzs, the code assigned to the extremely famous Krieghoff firearms company Ulm, Germany. The ordnance code is located under the date 1942 to the rear of the safety lever on the left side of the frame. The tops of the barrels are both marked with a 4 in a circle (4-Bore) over the Luftwaffe Stick Eagle acceptance mark. This same proof appears on the rear of the receiver between the L and R barrel selector marks, and is covered when the selector switch is in the middle or both barrels position.
The signal pistol is marked with the serial number 18985 on the forward lower portion of the right hand side of the frame, and the Luftwaffe contract number F1 24483 is present on the opposite side of the frame. The gun has a frame mounted safety with Fire and Safe markings.
The pistol uses a break open design that is activated by pushing the release lever, located under the trigger guard, forward. This action releases the locking lugs, opens the action, cocks the pistol and automatically sets it on safe. After closing the action, the shooter can use the selector switch on the rear of the frame to determine whether they want to fire the Left barrel, Right barrel or both barrels simultaneously, by pulling the split trigger.
The Flare Gun offered here is in very good condition. The pistol retains about 80%+ of its original blackened phosphate finish, with wear on all sides of the barrels.The pistol is in excellent mechanical condition and functions perfectly, with a very crisp, tight action.
The two-piece mottled reddish-brown Bakelite grips are in very good condition as well. They retain sharp checkering, with minor handling and finish wear. They are free of any of the breaks, chips or cracks which often mar Bakelite grips, especially when they are nearly 70 years old!
Overall this is simply a wonderful example of amid-war production Nazi flare pistol that will look fantastic in your display of WWII militaria. It was produced by one of the most famous gun makers in the word, and Krieghoff arms are extremely desirable due to their incredibly high quality and standards of production. It would be very difficult to upgrade this pistol and find one in nicer condition. Included are two German-style dummy flares to complete the display.
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Condition:
Used - See Item Description
Caliber:
(Other Ammo?)
Item #:
901409640
Stock No.:
FLARE
Location:
MA
Trades Accepted:
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