Original German WWII 1943 dated Luftwaffe Double Barrel Flare Pistol by Gustav Bittner U.S. Uniforms the weapon had an overall

the weapon had an overall length of 54 inches and weighed 18lb unloaded

though they do show wear and oxidation

This example looks to have seen serious use in the field

as we passed through the smaller towns

I know that

Original German WWII 1943 dated Luftwaffe Double Barrel Flare Pistol by Gustav Bittner U.S. Uniforms the weapon had an overallOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition example of the Luftwaffe Flieger Leuchtpistole L or Aviators Flare Gun L. These double barreled, 26. 5mm (4 Bore) signal pistols were issued to Luftwaffe aircrews in order to give them a method of communication that did not rely on their radio transmitters. This pistol is dated 1942 and marked with the maker code gpt for Gustav Bittner of Weipert, part of the so called "Sudetenland"