Original German WWII Leuchtpistole 34 Heer Signal Flare Pistol by Walther in British Holster – Dated 1942 Original Items

Original item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the classic German Wehrmacht LP-34 signal flare pistol, which appears to have been captured and used by Allied Forces. It has seen significant use, and is contained in an original British-Issue holster. The Leuchtpistole 34, designed in 1934, has an aluminum alloy frame and barrel with steel moving components, uses 26.5 mm flares, and was finished in black anodized aluminum. Steel components were blued. It superseded the previous LP28, which was made of all steel, as part of a continuing evolution of Walther-designed flare pistols.

The change to the “duralumin” reduced the weight of the pistol by 0.730 kg, and also partially prevents internal corrosion due to gun powder residue. The overall machine work of the components was improved over the LP28, and the wood grips were replaced by checkered bakelite. Most importantly, the trigger guard was made significantly larger, so that the pistol could be used easily even with a gloved hand.

This example bears original German maker code ac, which stands for Carl Walther AG, located in Zella-Mehlis, Thuringia. Walther is the original developer of the LP 28 and 34 pistols, as well as the famous line of PP Pocket Pistols, and the P-38 Service pistol. Below this is it stamped with the manufacture date of [19]42, and it has serial number 4611b above the trigger guard. 

Completely Original German WWII manufacture in good complete condition with mid war flat-sided black bakelite checkered grip panels with rounded edges, one of which has a small hole in it.

The pistol is clean, but also shows significant wear, with almost all of the original “anodized” finish having been removed. It was then cleaned and painted black, but most of this finish has worn away as well. The steel components still have their original heavy blued finish. It still has the original lanyard ring, which is the fixed type, so it does not screw out. The pistol breaks open correctly, and has a functional ejector and firing pin, though both are worn.

The included holster is the standard British Issue Signal Pistol type, with a shoulder strap and belt loop. The holster is in very good used condition, and has a 1941 date stamped on the holster under the top flap over a “Broad Arrow”. We believe this pistol was captured and then put into service by Allied forces in Europe. British pistols used the same size flares as the German pistols, so it would have been easy to adapt. The German design was also somewhat lighter, so it may have been preferred.

In great condition with an interesting history, ready to display!