Original German WWII Rare Kampfpistole Z Model LP 34 Signal Flare Pistol by Walther - Dated 1941 MG 15 It is marked STEYR 1896

It is marked STEYR 1896 on the left side of the receiver indicating it was manufactured in 1896 by Österreichische Waffenfabriksgesellschaft

Just lovely

Across the top of the rear end of the barrel there is an old SILVER Plaque 3" X 2 1/4" stating:-

and is partially legible “Made By/J

a technique popular in the middle of the 20th century to preserve historical artifacts

Original German WWII Rare Kampfpistole Z Model LP 34 Signal Flare Pistol by Walther - Dated 1941 MG 15 It is marked STEYR 1896Original 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