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Lot 3303: Six Flare Guns

Six Flare Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 30, 2013

Lot 3303: Six Flare Guns

Six Flare Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 30, 2013

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) Webley & Scott No. 1 MK I Signal Pistol

Manufacturer: Webley & Scott Ltd
Model: Flare Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 10 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 2271
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 225
Class: Other
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

1917 dated.

B) Remington Very Pistol Mark III Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Mk III
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 19.6 mm
Barrel: 9 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 2271
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 225
Class: Other
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

C) International Model 52 Flare Gun

Manufacturer: International Flare Signal Co.
Model: Flare Gun
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 8 1/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: brass
Stock:
Item Views: 2271
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 225
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:

D) U.S. Pyrotechnic M-8 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: CEC
Model: M8 Flare Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: black
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 2271
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 225
Class: Other
Rating:

NF - FAIR- 0% - 40% with generally smooth finish, may have mild cleaning yet not deeply pitted, but well worn, replacement of minor parts may need mechanical adjustments, may have rust and may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable. In working condition. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 0% - 40% gun.

Description:

E) U.S. Pyrotechnic M2 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: American
Model: Navy Flare
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 2 3/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 2271
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 225
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:

Manufactured in the 1930s.

F) Harrington & Richardson Mark VI Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Mark VI
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 4 3/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 2271
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 225
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

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