Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(3) Parts, Us Aluminum 1918 Flare Gun & Hand Held
- Price realized
- $98
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $250
- Hammer price
- $80
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- July 11, 2024
- Sale
- SPECIAL DAY 1- The Billy Wayne Dickey Collection of Flare Guns
Lot description
(lot of 3) Signal Pistol Parts; (1) aluminum, believed to be U.S. WWI aviator, matching frame and barrel, marked at underside of the not removable right grip "1918", "29C" and inspection marks, marked at underside of removable left grip "30-A" and inspection marks, the barrel with 1.25" bore is 5"l, lacks hinge bolt, trigger and hammer, etc.; (1) hand held aluminum flare gun, marked within an oval "VA over 24", and a serial number "CL23592 followed by space and 4", bore is approx. 1.1/8" diameter, considerable scratching; (1) barrel, 6"l, 1" bore, marked at barrel left side with "GR over flags over P", "BE" and "28093", for shipping largest measurements 12" x 6.25" x 2", 2.70lbs (170)
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.