Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
British WWII Aircraft WWII Flare Gun
- Price realized
- $610
- Pre-sale estimate
- $800 – $1,200
- Hammer price
- $500
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- July 11, 2024
- Sale
- SPECIAL DAY 1- The Billy Wayne Dickey Collection of Flare Guns
Lot description
British No. 4 MK 1 WWII Aircraft signal gun, 1945, markings include, at left barrel "SM No 4 Mk1 star 1945", "SP 149017 CDC" and "A13987", 4.1/8" barrel with locking lugs for aircraft install or barrel extension, 1.5" bore, the gun likely by Moline, attached electronically operated device, with cord, allowing the trigger to be pulled upon command, considerable scratching as shown in photos, W&S logo above left side of trigger guard, for shipping 7.5" x 14.25" x 2", 4.45lbs (69) *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.