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Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG with Zinc Finish and Leather Holster - Serial Number 188627 Japanese Flags The best marking however isOriginal 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 painted 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 It superseded the previous LP34, which was made of aluminum, and took longer to make than the stamped steel body of the LP42.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