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  • Auction Catalog #2037
  • Lot #268
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Lot 268: Five Flare Launchers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 18, 2020

Lot 268: Five Flare Launchers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 18, 2020

Estimated Price: $600 - $1,100
Price Realized:
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A) Polish M78 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Polish
Model: Flare
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 26.5mm
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: black
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 2188
Item Interest: Average
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:

B) Olin Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: Flare Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch round
Finish: white
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 2188
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:

With a barrel insert.

C) Mayday Distress Signal Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: black
Grip: metal
Stock:
Item Views: 2188
Serial Number:
Class: Other
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:

D) Pyrotechnic M9 Hand Projector Flare Launcher

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flare
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 2188
Serial Number:
Class: Other
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) Kilgore Inc. Hand Projector Flare Launcher

Manufacturer: Kilgore Corp
Model: B
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 26
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 2188
Serial Number:
Class: Other
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:

With a barrel insert.

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