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Lot 551: Seven Military Flare Pistol

Seven Military Flare Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 30, 2013

Lot 551: Seven Military Flare Pistol

Seven Military Flare Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 30, 2013

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Drucknoph Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 9 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1223
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 59
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

B) French Model 1917 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Flare pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 7 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1223
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 59
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

C) British No. 1 Mk 4 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1223
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 59
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

D) SPSh "she82" Code Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 26.5mm
Barrel: 5 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1223
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 59
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Description:

E) Scarce Cogswell & Harrison Mark III Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Cogswell & Harrison
Model: Flare Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 1 inch
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1223
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 59
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

F) G.G & Gie Very MK IV Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1223
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 59
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

G) French Very Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1223
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 59
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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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