Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
U.S. M-9 Flare Gun, WWII
- Price realized
- $315
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $250
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- July 11, 2024
- Sale
- SPECIAL DAY 1- The Billy Wayne Dickey Collection of Flare Guns
Lot description
U.S. M-9 Signal Gun, marked at the top of breech lid "A.M.P. Co.. Projector-Pyrotechnic, Hand M-9, U.S. Property", marked at the handle top "Serial No.- 250539", breech lever at side, removal of safety clip allows the circular button to be struck and fires the flare, light scratching, army green finish, operates, for shipping 3" x 8" x 2", 1.15lbs (192) *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.