Description

Rare WWII Kriegsmarine Doppel schuss (double shot) signal pistol. Manufactured by Lieferungsgemeinschaft Westthueringische Wekzueg using maker code “eeu”, dated 1943. Marked with Kriegsmarine acceptance stamp “M III/3” with Eagle above. Barrels are proofed with number 4 in a circle and Eagle below. EEU only manufactured this model from 1943 to 1944 making and estimated 6000 before production ceased. Most were lost at sea, having been issued to the German naval fleet including U-boat crews. This example still retains much of its original wartime anodised finish and shows signs of  service use.