Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG - Serial 219818 French Gun Magazines but powder corrosion has made

but powder corrosion has made the marking unclear

which extends slightly down the backstrap

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Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by HASAG - Serial 219818 French Gun Magazines but powder corrosion has madeOriginal 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 Leuchtpistol 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 It superseded the previous LP34, which was made of aluminum, and took longer to make than the stamped steel body of the LP42.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