{"product_id":"original-german-wwi-model-1894-hebel-leuchtpistole-flare-signal-pistol-by-greifelt-co-suhl-serial-24379","title":"Original German WWI Model 1894 Hebel Leuchtpistole Flare Signal Pistol by Greifelt \u0026 Co., Suhl - Serial 24379","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great condition WWI Imperial German Model 1894 Hebel flare pistol in the standard 26.5mm caliber with a 9 inch barrel. Left side of frame is marked \u003cstrong\u003eG \u0026amp; Co. 24379\u003c\/strong\u003e for the maker \u003cstrong\u003eGreifelt \u0026amp; Co., Suhl\u003c\/strong\u003e, serial number \u003cstrong\u003e24379\u003c\/strong\u003e. The number can also be seen on the underside of the barrel. There are also several small proof marks on the both sides of the frame and barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal finish is worn with a nice worn gray patina, with signs of light peppering. Wood grips have original finish and a good tight fit with some normal handling marks. Lanyard ring is still present (rare). Mechanically tight and excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese were used by the German Military throughout both world wars, being used when signaling to German soldier to go \"over the top\" when leaving their trenches and engaging Allied forces. German aviators often carried this type of flare pistol to shoot at British aircraft and then-hydrogen filled balloons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic Great War German flare gun that will make a nice addition to your collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42660601692229,"sku":"ONJR25MAMD064","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25MAMD064__01.jpg?v=1744829415","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwi-model-1894-hebel-leuchtpistole-flare-signal-pistol-by-greifelt-co-suhl-serial-24379","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}