Original German WWII 1943 dated Luftwaffe Double Barrel Flare Pistol by Gustav Bittner U.S. Uniforms This example looks to have

This example looks to have seen serious use in the field

as we passed through the smaller towns

The rifle takes its name from the designer of its action

and frankly with this regiments Red lining to the Helmet make this one of the most attractive Trooper's helmets ever issued

and all barrel bands are U stamped

Original German WWII 1943 dated Luftwaffe Double Barrel Flare Pistol by Gustav Bittner U.S. Uniforms This example looks to haveOriginal 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"