{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-walther-model-34-leuchtpistole-lp34","title":"Original German WWII Walther Model 34 Leuchtpistole LP34","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the classic German Wehrmacht LP-34 signal flare pistol, which was designed in 1934. The Leuchtpistole 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 It superseded the previous LP28, which was made of all steel, as part of a continuing evolution of Walther-designed flare pistols. \u003cstrong\u003eNot Available for Export.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example does not have a serial number in any of the known spots, but does have all correct proofing marks, so this example may be commercial. This would explain why it’s in such good condition.\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 \u003cstrong\u003eWaffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thür) \u003c\/strong\u003eover the famous \u003cstrong\u003eWALTHER \u003c\/strong\u003ebanner. 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. This example is not dated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is nicely Waffenamt marked on the right side of the frame and barrel, the trigger and trigger guard, some of the screws, and the break-action release 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel components still have their original heavy blued finish. It 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic set, ready to add to your collection and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41870336589893,"sku":"ONSV24WSJ118","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24WSJ118__15.jpg?v=1726274028","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-walther-model-34-leuchtpistole-lp34","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}