Tojoke

Here is a beauty which I would like to share with Forum members. This is a Walther Model SLD (Signal und Leucht Doppel) double-barrel flare gun, in this case the anodized aluminum version (versus the earlier stainless steel one). Note the maker code "eeu" in a rectangle and the eagle/swastika MIII/3 proofmark on the receiver, as well as the eagle and "4" within a circle on the top of each barrel (indicating the type/gauge of flare to be used). I understand that some 6000 of these were produced in 1943 and 44, this one being #5021 from 1944. Although they were produced for the U-Boats, they were also used aboard other ships.

Comments are most welcome. Thanks,

John

I have only recently joined this club and have come across your posting regarding the Walther SLD Doppelschuss flare pistol. I have some extremely interesting information regarding this piece of Kriegsmarine memorabilia and would like to exchange views about it. I can assure you that this is a totally genuine request which will you greatly so I look forward to hearing from you. Regards Tojoke