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Lot #521
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Lot 522: Three WWI/II Commonwealth Flare Pistols

Three WWI/II Commonwealth Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 522: Three WWI/II Commonwealth Flare Pistols

Three WWI/II Commonwealth Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) British No. 1 MK IV Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3209
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 104
Class: Other
Description:

Left side of barrel has a crown/GP proof and the serial number followed by "/R" and the left side of frame has two broad arrows. Alloy construction with smooth grips and lanyard ring and original rope lanyard on the butt.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with the aged / dulled alloy finish, overall, screws are unmarred, the grips have shrunk slightly undersized at the frame from age, otherwise fine with some minor handling marks.



B) Australian No. 1 MK III* Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3209
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 104
Class: Other
Description:

Manufactured during World War II by CSR Co., Australia. Left side of barrel marked "D[broad arrow]K" with "crown/N/scepter" proof over the serial number over an upside down "C50". Left side of frame has a "crown/N/scepter" proof with "CSR / SYDNEY / D[broad arrow]K III [six-pointed star]43". Brass construction with smooth grips and lanyard ring on butt.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. Overall the brass has a smooth aged patina with a slight ding on the muzzle matching numbers on the frame and barrel. The grips have shrunk from age, with a repair on the inner right grip panel, otherwise very good with some minor pressure dents and dings.



C) British Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 25 mm
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 3209
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 104
Class: Other
Description:

Similar in design to the No. 1 MK 4 flare pistol but with a slightly shorter barrel, without a flared muzzle. Alloy construction with smooth two piece walnut / hardwood grips and lanyard ring on the butt. Serial number and "crown/GP" proof on barrel with broad arrow on frame.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with original dull / aged gray alloy finish overall, screws are unbuggered, with some minor handling marks. The grips have shrunk from age at the frame, otherwise fine with some minor pressure dents.



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