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  • Auction Catalog #52
  • Lot #636
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Lot 636: Two British Flare Pistols

Two British Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Lot 636: Two British Flare Pistols

Two British Flare Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 20, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) British No. 4 MK 1* Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 37 mm
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 10386
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 125
Class: Other
Description:

Developed by the Molins Machine Co. during World War II. Left side of barrel has the model marking and several parts have a circled "MMC" factory marking. Checkered grips.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The pistol retains 90% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with numerous minor scratches on the frame. There is a large chip missing from the bottom of the left grip, otherwise the grips are very good with some minor handling marks. There are some minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering.



B) Webley & Scott No. 3 MK I* Flare Pistol

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 1 inch
Barrel: 4 1/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 10386
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 125
Class: Other
Description:

Left side of barrel dated "1938" over the two line Birmingham address over model marking. Proofed barrel and frame with additional model marking on left side of frame. Checkered grips with lanyard ring on butt.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The pistol retains 50% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The grips are fine with some minor handling marks. There are some scattered minor nicks in the overall crisp checkering.



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