Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
U.S. M8 Flare Pistol & Aircraft Attach. & Holster
- Price realized
- $580
- Pre-sale estimate
- $800 – $1,200
- Hammer price
- $475
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- July 11, 2024
- Sale
- SPECIAL DAY 1- The Billy Wayne Dickey Collection of Flare Guns
Lot description
(lot of 3) U.S. Model M8 Signal Pistol, Holster, and Aircraft Pistol Mount, the pistol marked at right frame within a triangle "M, S.W.C. (McInery Spring & Wire Co., Grand Rapids, MI) over U.S. Property Pistol Pyrotechnic", the serial number "28805" on backstrap, together with leather holster and aircraft mount marked "Mount Pistol Pyrotechnic M8, E.V.C. Company 1943" (Eureka Vacuum Company), pistol finish is in excellent condition with only minor rubs, the worn holster is functional, the aircraft mount readily attaches to the pistol muzzle, for shipping 9" x 8" x 2", 3.40lbs (231) *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.