WWI German J. G. Anschütz Leuchtpistole Modell 1894 Hebel 26.5mm Flare Pistol, 9-Inch Barrel, Single-Shot Break-Action
This WWI-era German Leuchtpistole Modell 1894 (Hebel) by J. G. Anschütz is a classic 26.5mm signal pistol with a 9-inch steel barrel and blued steel frame. It features the JGA oval trademark, commercial pre-1939 German proof marks, and matching assembly/serial suffix "58" on small parts. Its lever-latch, break-action design and two-piece wood grip panels with lanyard ring capture the robust form of early 20th-century German signal arms.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Fouling: Severe Fouling - Extensive corrosion, pitting, or erosion.
Specific Condition Notes: Markings are present. There is exterior rust visible from prior handling and use. Please refer to the photos for a close look at surface condition and markings.
What's Included
- J. G. Anschütz Leuchtpistole Modell 1894 (Hebel) 26.5mm flare pistol
The Leuchtpistole Modell 1894 (Hebel) is a WWI-era German signal pistol chambered for 26.5mm (Kaliber 4). This single-shot, break-action design uses an exposed hammer and a hinge-top extractor for straightforward operation.
Its locking system uses a lever latch with a checkered thumbpiece and a long locking arm. The 9-inch steel barrel has a smoothbore with an octagon-reinforced breech, and the pistol is built on a blued steel frame and receiver. There are no sights, as typical for a flare pistol of this type.
Markings include commercial pre-1939 German proofs: crown over B, crown over U, and a circled 4. The JGA oval trademark on the frame identifies manufacture by J. G. Anschütz. Matching assembly/serial suffix "58" appears on small parts.
Ergonomics and carry features include two-piece wood grip panels with steel backstrap and frontstrap, plus a lanyard ring at the base. The pistol is a representative example of a WWI-era German signal arm with identifiable maker’s marks and period-correct features.