''Hebel Leuchtpistole'' Model 1894 was a flare gun used in both

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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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1894 establishments in Germany 1918 disestablishments in Germany Flare guns World War I German infantry weapons World War I Austro-Hungarian infantry weapons {{Handgun-stub