German P2A1 Signal Pistol With Case Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage adopted as the L2A3 in

adopted as the L2A3 in 1955 with over 400

The onset of World War II halted development of the weapon

while its Nepal cache provenance gives it an additional historical connection unavailable on ordinary surplus examples

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Army Air Forces

German P2A1 Signal Pistol With Case Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage adopted as the L2A3 inOriginal Item: Used by the German Army, the P2A1 was introduced in 1974 and has been described as "one of the more collectible items sought after by H&K enthusiasts." It is a very modern design but its form betrays a lineage going back to the LP 42 of WW2. Includes a great carrying case with a capacity of 40 signal flares and a steel bristled cleaning brush. Unissued. Flares not included.