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Lot 1022: Seven Flare Pistols

Seven Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2012

Lot 1022: Seven Flare Pistols

Seven Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2012

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Pyrotechnic M8 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Pyro-Technic
Model: M-8
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 801
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 119
Class: Other
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OD - older condition rating (1930's or older) very good<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



B) Remington Mark III Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Mk III
Type: Other
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 9 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 801
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 119
Class: Other
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OD - older condition rating (1930's or older) very good<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



C) Czech Model VZ 30 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Czech
Model: Flare pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 26.5mm
Barrel: 4 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 801
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 119
Class: Other
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

Description:

"33" dated frame.

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OB - older condition rating (1930's or older) excellent<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



D) Pyrotechnic M2 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Pyro-Technic
Model: M2
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 2 3/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 801
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 119
Class: Other
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OD - older condition rating (1930's or older) very good<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



E) Webley & Scott No. 1 MK III Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Webley & Scott Ltd
Model: Flare Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 801
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 119
Class: Other
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OD - older condition rating (1930's or older) very good<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



F) French Very Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Flare pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 801
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 119
Class: Other
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OD - older condition rating (1930's or older) very good<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



G) International Flare Signal Co. Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: International Flare Signal Co.
Model: Flare Gun
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: brass
Stock:
Item Views: 801
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 119
Class: Other
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

Description:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=NE - good – 40% - 79%<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



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