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Lot #2739
Lot #2741

Lot 2740: Four European Flare Guns

Four European Flare Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Lot 2740: Four European Flare Guns

Four European Flare Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) British Proofed Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Other
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch round
Finish: zinc
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1314
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 192
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:

All for appear to be WWI era.

B) British No. 1 MK 4 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: flare pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1314
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 192
Class: Other
Description:

C) Webley & Scott Mark 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: 1314
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 192
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:

Marked "18".

D) Unknown English Style Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Other
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1314
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 192
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:

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