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Lot 228: Three Flare Pistols

Three Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: January 11, 2018

Lot 228: Three Flare Pistols

Three Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: January 11, 2018

Estimated Price: $400 - $600
Price Realized:
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A) German Hebel Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: German
Model: Flare Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 26.5mm
Barrel: 9 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 947
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Flare gun is marked with circle "m", "crown/B", "crown/S", "crown/U", and "crown/A" proofs.

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

Manufacturer: Pyro-Technic
Model: M-8
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 947
Serial Number:
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:

Dated 1943.

C) T&S Marked Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Other
Gauge: 1 inch
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: brass
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 947
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

Dated 1915.

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