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Lot 1667:One Imperial Japanese Flare gun and One Revolver

May 4th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1667:One Imperial Japanese Flare gun and One Revolver

May 4th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,100 - $1,600

A) Japanese Type 10 Flare Pistol

Adopted in 1921. Manufactured without sights, with the Kokura Arsenal stamp and model nomenclature on the left side of the frame above the serial number, a bobbed double-action only hammer, a pair of ribbed grips, and a brown cord lanyard.

Rating definitionVery fine, with 90% of the original blue finish, showing some mild spotting, edge wear and handling marks. The otherwise fine grips show some light dents. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerJapanese

ModelFlare Gun

TypeOther

Serial number

ClassOther

Barrel4 3/4 inch round

Finishblue

Griphardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page356

B) Tokyo Arsenal Type 26 Double Action Revolver

Fixed sights and standard markings, with checkered grips and a cloth lanyard.

Rating definitionVery fine, with 95% of the arsenal refurbished blue finish, showing some mild edge wear and handling marks overall. Some spotting is present, turning into heavier pitting on the left side of the muzzle and a small but deep patch on the bottom right edge of the side plate. The grips are good, with some dents and stains. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerTokyo Arsenal

ModelType 26

TypeRevolver