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Lot #4726
Lot #4728

Lot 4727: Four Launchers

Four Launchers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Lot 4727: Four Launchers

Four Launchers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Vulcan Mfg. Co. Mark 5 Signal Pistol

Manufacturer: American
Model: Navy Flare
Type: Other
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 6 inch solid rib
Finish: phosphate
Grip: synthetic
Stock:
Item Views: 1627
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 301
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:

Dated 1945. USN grips.

B) Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Pistol with Holster

Manufacturer: Sedgly, R.F., Inc.
Model: Mark 5
Type: Other
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 6 inch solid rib
Finish: phosphate
Grip: synthetic
Stock:
Item Views: 1627
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 301
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:

Dated 1942. "USN" grip.

C) .410 Conversion German LP-42 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: German
Model: Flare Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 410
Barrel: 7 1/8 inch round
Finish: steel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1627
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 301
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"euh" marked. A 410 gauge rifled sleeve has been inserted. No warranty on safety is provided.

D) Mannville Mfg. Co. Muzzle Loading Launcher

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Other
Gauge: 1 inch
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1627
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 301
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:

Likely manufactured in the 1930s for flares and/or tear gas canisters given Mannville's other designs.

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