German Druckknopf 26.5mm Flare Pistol
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01. Original name | DRUCKKNOPF FLARE PISTOL | |
08. Adopted by | Germany | |
10. Mechanism | German WW1 era "push button" flare pistol. Steel barrel with brass frame, plain wood grips, spur trigger | |
04. Chamberings | 26.5mm | |
05. Designed by | J.K. | |
13. Practicality in action | For aircraft use the Drucknopf was better adapted being lighter, smaller than the Hebel, but also could be operated with only one hand. |
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