Original Imperial German WWI Aviator Barrel-less Eisfeld System Flare Pistol MG 42 Marine Fighter Squadron 323 (VMF-323)

Marine Fighter Squadron 323 (VMF-323) began combat operations from USS Badoeng Strait as part of Marine Aircraft Group 33 (MAG-33)

Germany surrendered

It has a wooden bag style grip

This is a very nice grouping attributed to an American soldier who fought in WWII and has endless research possibilities due to all the signatures that can be found on the NSDAP flag

between the towns of Lone Pine to the south and Independence to the north

Original Imperial German WWI Aviator Barrel-less Eisfeld System Flare Pistol MG 42 Marine Fighter Squadron 323 (VMF-323)Original Item: Only One Available. This is and extremely rare German World War One production barrelless aviator's flare pistol using the Eisfeld system. The Eisfeld system utilized an 11mm special cartridge with pre charge. Serial number 14505. Designing engineer J. F. Eisfeld, Silberhtte Sachsen Anhalt. Marked "JGA" in an oval on the left of the frame for Anschtz, Zella Mehlis production. Clasp closure. slide lock. Double action. Dark walnut grip