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Lot #2892

Lot 2891: Four Military Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2891: Four Military Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $850 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) French Model 1917 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Flare pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 26.5mm
Barrel: 7 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1339
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 176
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:

B) Walther Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Walther
Model: Flare
Type: Other
Gauge: 26.5mm
Barrel: 6 inch half octagon
Finish: anodized
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1339
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 176
Class: Other
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:

Frame dated "1939".

C) U.S. Pyrotechnic M-8 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Pyro-Technic
Model: M-8
Type: Other
Gauge: 1 1/2 inch
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: phosphate
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1339
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 176
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:

D) Japanese Flare Launcher

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Flare Gun
Type: Other
Gauge: 35 mm
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1339
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 176
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:

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