Original West German M/61 Leuchtpistol 26.5mm Signal Flare Pistol by Geco with Holster & Cleaning Rod - Dated 1964 Stencils which means it was made

which means it was made just before the official change in design

with the correct black and gold piping for an officer

The leather visor also shows quite a bit of wear

The gun features the standard "banana" shaped lock plate with a "teat" on the end

to seize a favorable position and inflict a defeat on Hill's corps

Original West German M/61 Leuchtpistol 26.5mm Signal Flare Pistol by Geco with Holster & Cleaning Rod - Dated 1964 Stencils which means it was madeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a German Flare Gun made in 1973 by Geco. This model was the standard issue flare gun of the West German army. Designed to fire European military 26. 5mm flares, these military issue flare guns are made to withstand not only combat conditions but also the recoil from this larger flare. The action of this example still works very well. This example is marked on the side: BMI 27426 04 64. This