U.S. MKIII Remington Flare Gun

Lot description

U.S. Navy Remington Mark III Signal gun, marked at the left frame "U.S" and at left above grip "R.A.C." (Rinaldo A. Carr, an Inspector", marked at the barrel top "Mark III, The Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Co., Inc, Remington Bridgeport Works-Bridgeport.Connecticut. U.S.A.", marked "7-583" at underside of barrel lug, marked at the frame channel under the barrel "81288", marked at the underside of frame "US separated by an anchor", both grips stamped at the underside "288", the barrel hinged at the front of the frame opens with a press button a left frame, 9" steel barrel, brass frame wood grips, wear and scratches, action is good, for shipping 5.5" x 12.5" x 1.5", 2.50lbs   (289)    *Provenance: Collection of Billy Wayne Dickey, USN, (Texas, 1936-2022)