| Accession Number | REL/02218 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Walther Signal Pistol
Description
Walther break action, single shot signal pistol. Alloy barrel and frame stamped Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur) WALTHER in a banner and 1940 with various Nazi proof marks. The breech is opened by a spring loaded trigger guard latch. The grips are brown checkered bakelite attached with a single screw bolt and the butt has a lanyard ring.
History / Summary
This type of flare pistol was adopted for use in 1928 by German military forces and remained in service until the end of WWII. Early models were produced from steel while those produced from the mid 1930s onwards were made from aluminium alloy, and from 1942 from zinc alloy.