Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG - Serial 175762 MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets developed by Alexei Sudayev as

developed by Alexei Sudayev as a low-cost personal defense weapon for reconnaissance units

The DFS 230 was the first German combat glider

You may remember Staley Baker in his magnificent role in the Film  ZULU as Lieutenant Chard

one mounted on either side of the chest

called a "Lebel revolver" after the name of Colonel Nicolas Lebel

Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG - Serial 175762 MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets developed by Alexei Sudayev asOriginal 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 It superseded the previous LP34, which was made of aluminum, and took longer to make than the stamped steel body of the LP42.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