Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
W&S No. 3 MK II 1941 Raf Flare Gun, Africa
- Price realized
- $244
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $200
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- July 11, 2024
- Sale
- SPECIAL DAY 1- The Billy Wayne Dickey Collection of Flare Guns
Lot description
Webley & Scott No.3, MK II WWII signal gun, marked at the left side barrel "1941" and "NT" (Northern Territories, British protectorate Africa, 1901-1957), further barrel marks include "1.1/2 inside diamond", marked at left frame "No.3 Mark II over N.T.", further marked at left frame with British inspection marks including the broad arrow, 4.75" barrel with raised spiral threads for aircraft mounting and pull release at barrel top, double action trigger, black checkered grips, lanyard ring, three matched serial numbers, SN 1033 for shipping 7.5" x 8" x 2.5", 3.10lbs (68) *Provenance; Collection of Billy Wayne Dickey, USN, (Texas, 1936-2022)
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.