December 15, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2020
Lot contains: (A) US WWII break open 37mm flare pistol marked "INTERNATIONAL FLARE SIGNAL CO, TIPPECANOE, OHIO", dated "NOV '43", with a brass frame and a steel barrel. Pistol functions properly. Both the barrel and frame have been heavily polished and mounted to a wall plague. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (B) US WWII break open 37mm flare pistol marked "INTERNATIONAL FLARE SIGNAL CO, TIPPECANOE, OHIO", dated "AUG '43" with a heavily patinaed brass frame and a blued steel barrel with freckling. Original lanyard is attached. Pistol functions properly. CONDITION: Overall good to very good. (C) US WWII break open 37mm flare pistol marked "INTERNATIONAL FLARE SIGNAL CO, TIPPECANOE, OHIO", dated "SEP '43" with a polished brass frame and a steel barrel with freckling. Pistol functions properly. CONDITION: Overall very good. (D) WWII US Navy Sedgley 22mm Mark 5 flare pistol marked "SIGNAL PISTOL MARK 5, R.F. SEDGLEY INC 1943". Metal retains 90-95% of its finish and black black "USN" marked grip is excellent. Pistol functions properly. Left side of muzzle is slightly dented from being dropped. CONDITION: Overall excellent. WZ
Item Dimensions: 25x16x3
Barrel Length
(A-C) 8" (D) 6"
Caliber/Bore
(A-C) 37mm (D) 23mm
Manufacturer
(A-C) International Flare Signal Co. (D) R.F. Sedgley
Serial Number
(A) 22510 (B) 19032 (C) 21054 (D) 242592