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Lot #2548
Lot #2550

Lot 2549: Seven Flare Pistols and One Line Throwing Gun

Seven Flare Pistols and One Line Throwing Gun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Lot 2549: Seven Flare Pistols and One Line Throwing Gun

Seven Flare Pistols and One Line Throwing Gun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) British Line Throwing Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Line Thrower
Type: Other
Gauge: 26.5mm
Barrel: 15 3/4 inch round
Finish: gray/blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 556
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

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

Description:

London proof marks visible on frame.

B) British Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Flare pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 556
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Molins Machine Company No. 1 Mk 5 style signal pistol. Broad arrow proof on the left side of the frame.

C) French Model 1917 Flare Pistol with Finnish Army Property Stamp

Manufacturer: French
Model: Flare pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 7 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 556
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

"SA" inside rectangle marked on the left side of the frame.

D) British Webley No. 3 Mk 1* Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Flare pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 1 1/2 inch
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 556
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:

E) Czech VZ44 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Czech
Model: Flare pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 26.5mm
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 556
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

"she 82" marked frame.

F) Radom SPSH Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Polish
Model: Flare
Type: Other
Gauge: 26.5mm
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 556
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

Top of barrel marked with an "11" in a circle, and dated "1966".

G) Heckler & Koch RakPist78 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch
Model: Flare
Type: Other
Gauge: 26.5mm
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 556
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

H) German Geco Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: German
Model: Flare Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 26.5mm
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue/parkerized
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 556
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

Receiver dated "12/73".

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