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Lot 287: Four Flare Pistols

Four Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 28, 2019

Lot 287: Four Flare Pistols

Four Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 28, 2019

Estimated Price: $600 - $900
Price Realized:
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A) Harrington & Richardson MK IV Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Mark VI
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 35 mm
Barrel: 7 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: metal
Stock:
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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:

Marked for 1 7/16" flares (approximately 35mm).

B) German Hebel Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: German
Model: Flare Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 26.5mm
Barrel: 9 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1425
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. Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co. Pyrotechnic M-8 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Pyro-Technic
Model: M-8
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 4 1/8 inch round
Finish: black
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1425
Serial Number:
Class: Other
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:

Dated "1942".

D) French M1917 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Flare pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1425
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:

Left side of frame marked "G.G. & Cie". Lanyard ring absent.

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