{"product_id":"1938-german-lp34-flare-pistol-s-237-erma-waffenamt-marked-early-wwii-production","title":"1938 German LP34 Flare Pistol – S\/237 (ERMA) – Waffenamt Marked – Early WWII Production","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an original German Leuchtpistole 34 (LP34) flare pistol manufactured in 1938 by ERMA (coded “S\/237”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe LP34 was the standard German signal pistol of the Second World War and saw service with all branches of the Wehrmacht. This example is dated 1938, representing early pre-war production prior to Germany’s transition to letter-coded manufacturer markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer Code: S\/237 (ERMA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1938\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple Waffenamt inspection eagles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial numbered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pistol retains its correct military finish and displays honest service wear consistent with age and use. Waffenamt inspection stamps remain visible, and the pistol retains its original military character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly dated, pre-1940 coded LP34 flare pistols are increasingly sought after by collectors of German WWII militaria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA strong representative example of a standard Wehrmacht signal pistol from the early years of the Third Reich.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42716942237773,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/IMG-9563.heic?v=1772140864","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/1938-german-lp34-flare-pistol-s-237-erma-waffenamt-marked-early-wwii-production","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}