Maker: Krieghoff
Model: L
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Product Description: This is an excellent condition example of Double Barrel Luftwaffe Flare Pistol Model L by Krieghoff. These double-barreled, 26.5mm (4 Bore) signal pistols were issued to the 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 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 27815 on the forward lower portion of the right hand side of the frame, and the Luftwaffe Nachrichtenmittel contract number L.N. 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 L offered here is in fantastic condition. The pistol retains about 97% of its original blackened phosphate finish, with most of the wear and finish loss confined to the sharp and high edges and the muzzle crowns, along with a few minor handling nicks and scratches. The pistol is in excellent mechanical condition and functions perfectly, with a very crisp, tight action.
The two-piece mottled blackish-brown bakelite grips are in excellent condition as well. They retain sharp checkering, with only the most 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 over 75 years old!
Overall this is simply a wonderful example of war production German WWII 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 Double Barrel Luftwaffe Flare Pistol and find one in nicer condition.
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