Austrian LP57...cold war era?

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billybibbet
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Austrian LP57...cold war era?

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I saw this posted on another forum...top of photo is identified as an Austrian LP57...also molded into the grip, the lower pistol is the common Polish M78.

Does anyone know any details on the operation and features? From the photo, it appears to have a concealed hammer...if so, then is it double action only? Rather than the more common single action operation.
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Re: Austrian LP57...cold war era?

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billybibbet wrote:I saw this posted on another forum...top of photo is identified as an Austrian LP57...also molded into the grip, the lower pistol is the common Polish M78.

Does anyone know any details on the operation and features? From the photo, it appears to have a concealed hammer...if so, then is it double action only? Rather than the more common single action operation.
Hi, exactly correct, austrian LP57. Still in use by the austrian army nowadays. Produced in Ferlach/Austria. Similar to LP42, but concealed hammer. Double Action.....I think so, but not at home now. I have a few, and I like them. The early Holsters for them were black, later green. Designed/brought into Service in 1957, and still a modern flare gun.
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Re: Austrian LP57...cold war era?

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Thank you for the response Martin. I appreciate your comments always.
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