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  • Lot #464
Lot #463
Lot #465

Lot 464: Seven American Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Lot 464: Seven American Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 4, 2023

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Van Karner VK-M12 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: metal
Stock:
Item Views: 764
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

B) International Flare-Signal Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: bright/blue
Grip: metal
Stock:
Item Views: 764
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

"PT DEC '44" marked.

C) International Flare-Signal Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: bright/blue
Grip: metal
Stock:
Item Views: 764
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

"PT SEP '43" marked.

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

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 37mm
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: matte gray
Grip: synthetic
Stock:
Item Views: 764
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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) Harrington & Richardson Mark III Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 1 inch
Barrel: 4 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 764
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

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

Description:

F) International Flare-Signal Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge:
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: synthetic
Stock:
Item Views: 764
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:

G) Harrington & Richardson M5 Very Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 10
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 764
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

H&R flare pistol "LBJ" marked on the frame.

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