This is an early WWII German marked 1937 dated aluminum Flare Pistol (Mod.34). It was manufactured in 1937 by Erma-Erfurt in only their second year of manufacture of this model of flare pistol. The serial number has an A letter suffix, which indicates that this is number 2114A of that years production. It bears the correct Nazi Waffen stamps - Eagle over 280 and early Eagle acceptance stamps. This examples is in very good condition all round with only minor wear. There is no damage or cracks to the Bakelite grips which is hard to find. The original finish is in very good condition with only minor wear as shown in the photos. The model 34 flare pistol was issued to all branches of the Nazi regime and saw active service on all fronts throughout the war.Flare pistols remain unaffected by the recent EU/UK deactivation law changes and can be cocked, stripped and dry fired. This example also comes complete with its deactivation certificate.