Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
U.S. M8 Coast Guard Flare Gun
- Price realized
- $183
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $250
- Hammer price
- $150
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- July 11, 2024
- Sale
- SPECIAL DAY 1- The Billy Wayne Dickey Collection of Flare Guns
Lot description
U.S. Signal Pistol, double action, marked at the right frame within a triangular form "MWCS, U.S. Property, Pistol Pyrotechnic, M-8", marked at the backstrap "Serial No. 262378, butt markings includer "P", and the ships wheel seal of the U.S. Coast Guard", lugs near muzzle of the 4" barrel for fixture attachment, action good, finish is brown and silver tone, scratches, black plastic checkered grips, for shipping 9" x 8" x 2", 1.90lbs (183) *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.