Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG with Zinc Finish - Serial Number 61319 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly There is a sizable dent

There is a sizable dent right above the decal on the top of the helmet

14 small steel tabs link the liner to this support

it displays nicely

According to the Director of Research and Development and head of the Model 76 project at the time

The Mameluke sword remains the ceremonial side arm for some units to this day

Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG with Zinc Finish - Serial Number 61319 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly There is a sizable dentOriginal Item. Only One Available. 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 It superseded the previous LP34, which was made of aluminum, and took longer to make than the stamped steel body of the LP42.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,