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Japanese Type 90 Two Barrel Flare Gun

Price realized
$508
Pre-sale estimate
$500 – $700
Hammer price
$400
Category
Firearms & Militaria
Sold
July 11, 2024
Sale
SPECIAL DAY 1- The Billy Wayne Dickey Collection of Flare Guns

Lot description

Japanese Nambu Type 90 Two Barrel Signal Pistol, pattern A, believed to be mfg. by Kayaba, marked at the left frame "Japanese character and A", marked "445" at rear of left frame", the top frame at breech marked "G-80-5332", the ejector face marked "Z", marked "445" at hinge support under over barrel well, the right side of the trigger marked "445", a lever at lower front opens the 4"l barrels, 1" bore, the frame back has lever barrel selector and cocking mechanism, steel construction with plastic checkered grips, lanyard ring, for shipping 8" x 8" x 2.5", 3.10lbs,  (14)  *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.