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This interesting gun is a WWI variety "Hebel" style German flare pistol that was modified by the German police in 1936 by the addition of bore sleeve, sights and fore stock for the shooting of irritant/tear gas cartridges.  The cartridge casing was the same diameter of standard German flare pistols, 26.9mm, but it contained a irritant/tear gas round launched through the slightly smaller bore diameter that mics at 24.2mm. The sights and fore stock assisted accuracy.  The accompanying holsters were authorized for production in 1938 and produced in both black (Schutzpolizei) and brown (Gendarmerie) through 1942. The Gaspistolen were issued to �berfallkommandos (Assault Commandos) in major cities, as well the Kriminalpolizei elements of the Sicherheitspolizei.  Three types of delivery systems of the irritant/tear gas were used: Type A Patronen shot from the gas guns were used in closed rooms; Type B cartridges shot from the pistols and grenades thrown by hand were used in open air situations.
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NEVER SAW ONE OF THESE, REALLY A NICE PIECE. THANKS FOR SHOWING IT.
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Joe,
I was unaware of this gas pistol either. Is is police marked?
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George, this one with fore stock has the grip strap marking ground off, while the other with out the forestock is marked S.M.28. Both have the barrel liner. The conversion was from Prussian guns.
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Joe, Thanks once again for sharing your unending knowledge and fantastic collection with us.
You are awarded the GDC Patron's badge as a token of our respect and thanks.
Best regards,
Dave
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Why thank you very much Dave for that honor. I love the history.
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congrats on the patrons award. you certainly deserve it. thanks for all the info and interesting threads. paul
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George, this one with fore stock has the grip strap marking ground off, while the other with out the forestock is marked S.M.28. Both have the barrel liner. The conversion was from Prussian guns. Many thanks Joe. There is always something new to learn.
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