Original German WWII Rare Kampfpistole Z Model LP 34 Signal Flare Pistol by ERMA-Erfurt - Pre 1940 Manufacture British "Bobby" Police and would be read: SHOWA

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Original German WWII Rare Kampfpistole Z Model LP 34 Signal Flare Pistol by ERMA-Erfurt - Pre 1940 Manufacture British "Bobby" Police and would be read: SHOWAOriginal item: Only One Available. This is a very rare example of the German WWII Kampfpistole (struggle pistol), also called the Kampfpistole Z, or "Z Gun". It is a specialized flare gun introduced into German service during 1939 and served throughout World War II. It is a single shot, break action, flare gun designed and produced by Walther, and was based on the earlier Leuchtpistole 34. Externally both the Kampfpistole and the Leuchtpistole 34 were