Unit marked Flare Pistol, WW1?

[old siagon]

Hello Gentlemen,

I have this big fellow of a signal pistol. It is in excellent condition and unit marked, "11 p 111" and some additional markings in the same area (see Pics).

Can this be dated? Was "WHF" the maker? It took me many moons to find this flare pistol.

Any opinions would be appreciated.

Happy Huntng,
Vince Leone

[herd118]

Austrian Leuchtpistole;
W.H.F. = Waffenhauptfabrik (main weapons factory),
E.A.XI = Erzeugungsanstalt (production institution) 11

[AndyB]

It should be austrian M1904 LP, with Roux locking system, the S lion 8 speaks for postwar using by Czechoslovak army, the 11P proof should be for 11 Infantry Regiment, possible is that there is a older unit stamp. best regards,Andy

[old siagon]

Thanks for the great replys!

Would anyone venture a guess on a value?
Thanks,
Vince

[SIGNALMAN]

The Austrian Hebel M-1904 goes for about $400+ in Europe, I would imagine the Czech markings would add some value bringing it to $500+ or so.

I have 8 standard length barrel Austrians in my collection and 3 short barrels 2 of them with Czech markings, and one of them unit marked.

There is also found a VERY SHORT Barrel Austrian Reworked by Italy in 1924. I have two of these in my collection. These are a true rarity.

[old siagon]

The Austrian Hebel M-1904 goes for about $400+ in Europe, I would imagine the Czech markings would add some value bringing it to $500+ or so.

I have 8 standard length barrel Austrians in my collection and 3 short barrels 2 of them with Czech markings, and one of them unit marked.

There is also found a VERY SHORT Barrel Austrian Reworked by Italy in 1924. I have two of these in my collection. These are a true rarity.

So,

Which barrel length is this considered? Standard? I am sure it is not short!
Thanks for the info.
Vince

[AndyB]

Is there S lion 8 or other number?

[old siagon]

Is there S lion 8 or other number?

Hello,
All markings are shown. Which area are you talking about?
Thanks,
Vince

[AndyB]

Hello i would only confirm the czechoslovak stamp, i dont see it on the picture clear, is there S lion 6 or 8 stamp? best regards,Andy

[old siagon]

Hello i would only confirm the czechoslovak stamp, i dont see it on the picture clear, is there S lion 6 or 8 stamp? best regards,Andy

Hello,
I will look at it in the morning and try to answer your question.
V

[SIGNALMAN]

Yours is a standard length barrel 227mm, If the barrel were ~ 4" shorter 155mm that would be the short barrel. The very short barrel has an ~ 85mm barrel.