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Lot 242: Line Throwing Pistol and Four Flare Pistols

Line Throwing Pistol and Four Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 1, 2018

Lot 242: Line Throwing Pistol and Four Flare Pistols

Line Throwing Pistol and Four Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 1, 2018

Estimated Price: $600 - $900
Price Realized:
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A) British Schermuly Line Throwing Pistol

Manufacturer: Schermuly
Model: Line Throwing Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge:
Barrel: 18 3/4 inch round
Finish: brass
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 2062
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
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) German Hebel Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: German
Model: Flare Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 1 inch
Barrel: 9 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 2056
Serial Number:
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:

C) U.S. Pyro-Technic M8 Flare Pistol with Holster

Manufacturer: Pyro-Technic
Model: M-8
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 1 1/2 inch
Barrel: 4 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 2056
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".

D) French Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Flare pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 1 inch
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: brass
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 2056
Serial Number:
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:

E) British MK5 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: flare pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 1 inch
Barrel: 3 5/8 inch round
Finish: black
Grip: metal
Stock:
Item Views: 2056
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.

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

Description:

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