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Lot #344
Lot #346

Lot 345: Nine Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 6, 2024

Lot 345: Nine Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 6, 2024

Estimated Price: $600 - $900
Price Realized:
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A) French Model 1917 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge:
Barrel: 7 inch round
Finish: blue/brass
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1262
Item Interest: Average
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

Chambered for 25 mm flares. Numbered "8902".

B) French St. Etienne Model 1917 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge:
Barrel: 5 1/4 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1262
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

Chambered for 35 mm flares. Numbered "C945".

C) Canadian No. 1 MK V Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge:
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1262
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:

Chambered for 25 mm flares. Numbered "BE32429".

D) CZ Vz. 30 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge:
Barrel: 5 1/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1262
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

Chambered for 26.5 mm flares. Numbered "1991". Dated "33".

E) Webley & Scott Mk III Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge:
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch round
Finish: brass
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1262
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

Chambered for 1" flares. Numbered "56362". Dated "17". Latch spring broken.

F) French GG & Cie Model 1918 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge:
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue/brass
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1262
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

Chambered for 35 mm flares. Barrel numbered "2730". Brass frame marked "GRIVOLAT GEREST FILS & CIE".

G) Brescia Model 00 Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge:
Barrel: 3 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: metal
Stock:
Item Views: 1262
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:

Chambered for 1" flares. Dated 1940.

H) Webley & Scott Mk III Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge:
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: brass
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1262
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:

Chambered for 1" flares. Numbered "49762". Dated "17".

I) Scott-Fetzer Mach Co. Very Pistol Mark IV Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge:
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: brass
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1262
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:

Chambered for 25 mm flares.

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