Hebel Model 1894
Hebel Leuchtpistole Model 1894 was a flare gun used in both World Wars by Germany and various countries. The term Hebel (German > "lever") referred to the pistol's lever-action, not the manufacturer. The lever in front of the trigger guard was flipped up and forward to open the breech.
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Hebel Leuchtpistole Model 1894 was a flare gun used in both World Wars by Germany and various countries. The term Hebel (German > "lever") referred to the pistol's lever-action, not the manufacturer. The lever in front of the trigger guard was flipped up and forward to open the breech.
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• Name — Hebel Model 1894 • Origin — German Empire • Type — Flare gun • Is Ranged — yes • Service — 1894-1945 • Used By — * German Empire • Austria Hungary • Belgium • Nazi Germany • Wars — World War I World War II • Design Date — 1893? • Manufacturer — Greifelt, Fritz Langenhan, J. G. Anschütz and many others • Production Date — 1894-1918 • Variants — Length varied from factory to factory • Weight — 1.8 kg • Length — 36 cm, 23 cm • Caliber — 26.5 mm • Action — Single action • Feed — Break action • Sights — Iron sights
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