{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-walther-lp-34-heer-signal-flare-pistol-with-holster-shoulder-strap-dated-1937","title":"Original German WWII Walther LP 34 Heer Signal Flare Pistol with Holster \u0026 Shoulder Strap - Dated 1937","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful 1937-dated example of the classic German Wehrmacht LP-34 signal flare pistol, which was designed in 1934. Unlike most of our offerings, it comes complete with an original cleaning rod and leather holster, which is dated 1941. The Leuchtpistol 34 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 It superseded the previous LP28, which was made of all steel, as part of a continuing evolution of Walther-designed flare pistols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe change to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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example bears original maker mark \u003cb\u003eWaffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thür)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e over the famous WALTHER banner and \u003cstrong\u003e1937\u003c\/strong\u003e date. This company, based in the Thüringenn (Thuringia) region of Germany, needs no introduction. They developed this design of flare pistol, making several versions of it. They also designed numerous famous pistols, including the PP\/PPK line, and the P-38 9mm pistol that replaced the P-08 Luger. The company still exists to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol has matching serial number \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5597 \/ c\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e above the trigger guard and on the barrel just by the hinge. It is nicely Waffenamt marked on the right side of the frame and barrel, with inspector number \u003cstrong\u003e359\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with various other inspection and proof marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely Original German WWII manufacture in very good complete condition with pre war flat-sided brown bakelite checkered grip panels with rounded edges. The pistol is very clean, and still has most of the original anodized finish on the aluminum components. There are some areas where it has worn through or faded to green, which is very common on pistols that were in service for as long as this one was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel components still have their original heavy blued finish. \u003cspan\u003eIt still has the original screw in lanyard ring, which were often lost. The threaded hole allowed the pistol could be mounted to a device that allowed remote firing from a nearby tree or fence, sometimes with a trip wire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included holster is the standard heavy black soft shell holster used throughout the war. It is in very good condition, just like the flare pistol, and appears to have seen a good amount of service, though not an excessive amount. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe black finish is in very good condition, and there is some light cracking and wear.  It is maker marked very faintly under the flap by \u003cstrong\u003eEhrhardt \u0026amp; Kirsten\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eTAUCHA\u003c\/strong\u003e in Saxony, and is dated \u003cstrong\u003e1937\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has Waffenamt marking \u003cstrong\u003e(Eagle) \/ WaA179 \u003c\/strong\u003estamped under this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost exciting though is definitely the ORIGINAL shoulder strap attached to the hanger rings. We almost never see these, as they were often removed to use on other items, or simply lost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic complete set, ready to add to your collection and display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31253638479941,"sku":"ONSV5397","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV5397__15.jpg?v=1594988506","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-walther-lp-34-heer-signal-flare-pistol-with-holster-shoulder-strap-dated-1937","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}