Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Scarce Japan Type 47 Navy Flare Gun
- Price realized
- $915
- Pre-sale estimate
- $800 – $1,200
- Hammer price
- $750
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- July 11, 2024
- Sale
- SPECIAL DAY 1- The Billy Wayne Dickey Collection of Flare Guns
Lot description
Japanese Type 47 Navy Signal Gun, believed to be c.1942, marked at the left frame above the grip "K F C over Anchor and letter in circle" (Kawaguchiya Firearms Company), serial number "1660" at front of trigger guard, Japanese character mark under safety slide at rear frame, both grips with "1660" serial number at underside, the 4" barrel opens with latch at top, 1" bore, good action, finish with light scratching, checkered wood grips, lanyard ring, for shipping 7" x 9" x 1.5", 1.65lbs (34) *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.