December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #3348:
RARE WWII NORWEGIAN KONGSBERG M43 FLARE PISTOL.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2025
According to Robert M. Gaynor Jr., author of "Flare Guns & Signal Pistols", this unmarked flare pistol was manufactured in German occupied Norway during World War II. It is believed they were made at the Kongsberg Vapenfabrik arsenal as well as local shops. He estimates less than 600 were made. It features rather crude plain steel construction with a hinged swing open breech and a manually cocked firing pin. Grips are 2-piece smooth wood. CONIDITION: Good. Smooth dark brown patina throughout. Grips have some scattered impressions. Bore shows expected abrasion from use.