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Lot 5280: Six Flare Pistols

Collector's Lot of Six Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 20, 2015

Lot 5280: Six Flare Pistols

Collector's Lot of Six Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 20, 2015

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) R.F. Sedgely Mark 5 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Sedgly, R.F., Inc.
Model: Mark 5
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 3/4 inch
Barrel: 6 1/2 inch round
Finish: gray
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1809
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 293
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

F) U.S. Pyro-Technic M-8 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Pyro-Technic
Model: M-8
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 1 1/2 inch
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1809
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 293
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

C) Remington Mark III Signal Pistol

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Mk III
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 9 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1809
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 293
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.

Description:

Manufactured between 1915 and 1918.

D) French G.G. & Cie Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 5 1/8 inch part round
Finish: brass
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1809
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 293
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

E) Unknown Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 1 1/4 inch
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch round flared
Finish: blue
Grip: aluminum
Stock:
Item Views: 1809
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 293
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

F) Italian SAMT-TORINO Model 00 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 1 inch
Barrel: 3 7/8 inch round
Finish: brown patina
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1809
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 293
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

NG - 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. Finish obscured by heavy cleaning, rust or corrosion.

Description:

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