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Lot #2550
Lot #2552

Lot 2551: Six Military Pattern Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2022

Lot 2551: Six Military Pattern Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) German Langenhahn Hebel Model 1894 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: German
Model: Flare Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 26.5mm
Barrel: 9 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1059
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

"Crown/B", "crown/U", "crown/S", "crown/gothic letter", and "imperial eagle" proofs.

B) U.S. Navy R.F. Sedgley Mk V Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Sedgley
Model: Flare/Signal
Type: Other
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 6 5/8 inch round
Finish: black/grey
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1059
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

"1944" dated.

C) U.S. Military Pattern Coston-Sedgley Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Sedgley
Model: Flare/Signal
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 4 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: metal
Stock:
Item Views: 1059
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
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) U.S. EVCC Pyrotechnic M-8 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Pyro-Technic
Model: M-8
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 4 1/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1059
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
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:

"1943" dated.

E) U.S. International Flare-Signal Co. Pyrotechnic M2 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: International Flare Signal Co.
Model: M2
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1059
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
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:

F) German Berlin-Lubecker LP 34 Heer Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Berlin-Lubecker
Model: Heer Flare Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 27 mm
Barrel: 6 1/8 inch part octagon
Finish: black
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1059
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
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:

"237/1940" marked, "eagle/swastika/214" proofed. Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection

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