Flare Gun Forum

What you have is a "Krevadpatronkarbin m/1913" a shortened and modified Rolling Block carbine. This was intended only for training purposes, then to simulate artillery fire during infantry attacks, for example. This carbine was chambered for cartridges in the calibers 12.17x42R, 8x58 or 6....

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I have since many years back an LP 42 made of "euh" with the serial number 3840. The gun has overall a well worn black colored paint, is this original patina or done afterward? What I understand is the serial number quite low according to the total produced guns? Is there something more t...

I have since many years back an LP 42 made of "euh" with the serial number 3840. The gun has overall a well worn black colored paint, is this original patina or done afterward? What I understand is the serial number quite low according to the total produced guns? Is there something more to...

Excuse my ignorance, but what does this subject have with signal weapons to do?

There are for sure more suitable forums for such ??

This cartridge, a "Krevadpatron 6" (means Burst cartridge no 6) are meant for simulating artillery fire/bursts by field exercice. It is 200 mm long and contains a type of rocket carrying a loading that will explode after app. 100-150 m To be fired from Signalpistol 50 (photo) or 80. 201808...

Found this pictures today, hope it will enjoy some of you.

Find today two rare brass cases, used together with the m/1896 flare pistol.

Both marked with the Swedish Navy "crow foot" stamp. and year of production May 1945 and 1946, a J thru a N, probably producer? and another unknown number.

75 mm long made of brass, primer lacks on both.