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|image=Flare pistol, U-505, World War II - Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago) - DSC06765.JPG |
|image=Flare pistol, U-505, World War II - Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago) - DSC06765.JPG |
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|caption=This photo is of a Leuchtpistole 34. The Kampfpistole was nearly identical except it had a rifled barrel. |
|caption=This photo is of a ''Leuchtpistole'' 34. The ''Kampfpistole'' was nearly identical except it had a rifled barrel. |
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|origin={{flag|Nazi Germany}} |
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|type=[[Flare gun]] |
|type=[[Flare gun]] |
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|manufacturer=[[Carl Walther GmbH|Walther]]<br>[[Erma Werke|Erma]] |
|manufacturer=[[Carl Walther GmbH|Walther]]<br>[[Erma Werke|Erma]] |
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|cartridge=[[Fallschirm Leuchtpatrone]]<br>[[Nebelpatrone]]<br>[[Sprengpatrone]] |
|cartridge=[[Fallschirm Leuchtpatrone]]<br>[[Nebelpatrone]]<br>[[Sprengpatrone]] |
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|caliber={{convert|23|mm|in|abbr=on}} |
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|action=[[Break action]] |
|action=[[Break action]] |
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|weight={{convert|1.4|kg|lboz|abbr=on}} |
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The '''Kampfpistole''' or ''" |
The '''Kampfpistole''' or ''"combat pistol"'' in English was a [[flare gun]] introduced into [[Nazi Germany|German]] service during 1939 and served throughout [[World War II]]. |
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== Design == |
== Design == |
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The Kampfpistole was a [[Single-shot|single shot]], [[ |
The ''Kampfpistole'' was a [[Single-shot|single shot]], [[break action]], flare gun designed and produced by [[Carl Walther GmbH|Walther]] that was a variant of the earlier ''[[Leuchtpistole 34]]''. Externally both the ''Kampfpistole'' and the ''Leuchtpistole'' 34 were nearly identical. The difference between the two models was the ''Kampfpistole'' had a [[rifled]] barrel while the ''Leuchtpistole'' 34 was a [[smoothbore]] gun. The ''Kampfpistole'' could be identified by a Z engraved on the barrel of the gun. The ''Kampfpistole{{'}}''s frame was machined from [[duralumin]], the barrel was machined from steel, was blued to stop corrosion, and had [[bakelite]] pistol grips.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://leuchtpistole.free.fr/Sommaire/En_ModeleKampfpistole.html|title=Mod. Kampfpistole|website=leuchtpistole.free.fr|access-date=2019-02-13}}</ref> |
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== Ammunition == |
== Ammunition == |
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The primary roles for the Kampfpistole were signaling, illumination, target marking, or concealment with a [[ |
The primary roles for the ''Kampfpistole'' were signaling, illumination, target marking, or concealment with a [[smoke grenade]]. Later during World War II, explosive rounds were developed to give German troops a small and lightweight grenade launcher for engaging targets from close range which could not be engaged satisfactorily by infantry weapons or artillery without endangering friendly troops.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/TacticalAndTechnicalTrendsNos21-30-nsia|title=Tactical And Technical Trends, Nos. 21-30|last=United States. War Department. Military Intelligence Division|date=1943-01-01}}</ref> |
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Available projectiles included: |
Available projectiles included: |
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* [[Fallschirm Leuchtpatrone]] - This was a non-lethal parachute retarded flare that could be used for [[ |
* ''[[Fallschirm Leuchtpatrone]]'' - This was a non-lethal parachute retarded flare that could be used for [[battlefield illumination]] or as a [[Flare|signal flare]]. The projectile can be identified by its "''F. Leucht. Z''." marking on the base of the projectile.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book|title=Catalog Of Enemy Ordnance Material|last=unknown|publisher=Office of the chief of ordnance|date=1 August 1945|location=www.paperlessarchives.com/FreeTitles/CatalogOfEnemyOrdnanceMateriel.pdf|pages=326}}</ref> |
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*[[Nebelpatrone]] - This was a non-lethal smoke grenade with a [[Artillery fuze#Percussion |
* ''[[Nebelpatrone]]'' - This was a non-lethal smoke grenade with a [[Artillery fuze#Percussion fuzes|nose fuze]] that could be used for target marking or concealment. It was similar in appearance to explosive grenades and could be identified by its ''"NEBEL. Z"'' marking on the base of the projectile.<ref name=":2" /> |
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*[[Sprengpatrone]] - |
* ''[[Sprengpatrone]]'' - A nose fuzed high explosive grenade that was used for low angle [[direct fire]] where range and accuracy were needed. It was not recommended for use beyond 180 m (200 yd) due to inaccuracy or less than 46 m (50 yd) due to the risk from shell fragments.<ref name=":1" /> |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery |
<gallery mode=packed> |
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File:Fallschirm Leuchtpatrone fur Kampfpistole.jpg|Fallschirm Leuchtpatrone |
File:Fallschirm Leuchtpatrone fur Kampfpistole.jpg|''Fallschirm Leuchtpatrone'' |
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File:Nebelpatrone fur Kampfpistole.jpg|Nebelpatrone |
File:Nebelpatrone fur Kampfpistole.jpg|''Nebelpatrone'' |
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File:Sprengpatrone |
File:Sprengpatrone für Kampfpistole.png|''Sprengpatrone'' |
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</gallery> |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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{{WWIIGermanInfWeapons}} |
{{WWIIGermanInfWeapons}} |
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[[Category:Grenades]] |
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[[Category:Grenade launchers]] |
[[Category:Grenade launchers of Germany]] |
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[[Category:Rifle grenades]] |
[[Category:Rifle grenades]] |
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[[Category:Flare guns]] |
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[[Category:World War II infantry weapons of Germany]] |
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[[Category:Military equipment introduced in the 1930s]] |
Kampfpistole | |
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Type | Flare gun |
Place of origin | Nazi Germany |
Service history | |
In service | 1939-1945 |
Used by | Germany |
Production history | |
Designer | Walther |
Manufacturer | Walther Erma |
Specifications | |
Mass | 1.4 kg (3 lb 1 oz) |
Length | 155 mm (6.1 in)[1] |
Cartridge | Fallschirm Leuchtpatrone Nebelpatrone Sprengpatrone |
Caliber | 23 mm (0.91 in) |
Action | Break action |
Feed system | Single shot[1] |
The Kampfpistoleor"combat pistol" in English was a flare gun introduced into German service during 1939 and served throughout World War II.
The Kampfpistole was a single shot, break action, flare gun designed and produced by Walther that was a variant of the earlier Leuchtpistole 34. Externally both the Kampfpistole and the Leuchtpistole 34 were nearly identical. The difference between the two models was the Kampfpistole had a rifled barrel while the Leuchtpistole 34 was a smoothbore gun. The Kampfpistole could be identified by a Z engraved on the barrel of the gun. The Kampfpistole's frame was machined from duralumin, the barrel was machined from steel, was blued to stop corrosion, and had bakelite pistol grips.[1]
The primary roles for the Kampfpistole were signaling, illumination, target marking, or concealment with a smoke grenade. Later during World War II, explosive rounds were developed to give German troops a small and lightweight grenade launcher for engaging targets from close range which could not be engaged satisfactorily by infantry weapons or artillery without endangering friendly troops.[2]
Available projectiles included: