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Lot #4904
Lot #4906

Lot 4905: Seven Flare Guns

Seven Flare Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Lot 4905: Seven Flare Guns

Seven Flare Guns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 25, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Harrington & Richardson Flare Gun with Broad Arrow Proofs

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Flare
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 10 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut/brass
Item Views: 4978
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 319
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:

Based on the Webley & Scott No. 1 Mk. 1 and produced for the British during WWI and also used in WWII. A No. 1 Mk. I was dressed up as a prop gun for Boba Fett in the Star Wars films.

B) Harrington & Richardson Flare Gun with Broad Arrow Proofs

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Flare
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 10 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 4978
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 319
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:

As A but with a different stock.

C) International Flare Signal Co. Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: International Flare Signal Co.
Model: Flare Gun
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: brass
Stock:
Item Views: 4978
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 319
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:

Marked "PT APR '45".

D) Harrington & Richardson Mark VI Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Mark VI
Type: Other
Gauge: 1 inch
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 4978
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 319
Class: Other
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

Description:

Introduced in 1941.

E) Harrington & Richardson Mark III A Flare Pistol with Holster

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Mark III
Type: Other
Gauge: 1 inch
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: anodized aluminum
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 4978
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 319
Class: Other
Rating:

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

Description:

This model was manufactured circa the 1930s-40s and used by the Allies in WWII.

F) Harrington & Richardson Mark III A Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Mark III
Type: Other
Gauge: 1 inch
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/anodized aluminum
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 4978
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 319
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:

As E.

G) Harrington & Richardson M5 Flare Pistol with U.S. Ordnance Markings

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Flare
Type: Other
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 4978
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 319
Class: Other
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

Description:

Manufactured for WWII. Marked "UNITED STATES PROPERTY/B O L" and "NOT INTERCHANGEABLE" on the frame and "PISTOL, VERY, 10 GAGE, M5" above the H&R address on the barrel.

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