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Lot 3587:Two Japanese Military Flare Pistols

December 2nd, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3587:Two Japanese Military Flare Pistols

December 2nd, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Collector's Lot of Two Japanese Military Flare Pistols

A) Tokyo Arsenal Type 10 Single Barrel Flare Pistol

One of approximately 8,000 produced. The arsenal and nomenclature markings are present on the left side of the frame, with a bobbed double action only hammer and ribbed grips.

ConditionFine, with 80% original blue, the balance a mixed brown patina, scattered spotting, and a small amount of shallow pitting overall, some strong blue remaining on the front half of the barrel. The trigger guard hangs loose, and the grips show some light dents and scuffs. Mechanically fine.
Details
TypeOther
Serial number
ClassOther
Caliber / Gauge1 inch
Barrel4 3/4 inch round
Finishblue
Griphardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2081
Catalog page226

B) Japanese Type 90 Double Barrel Flare Pistol

Produced for the Japanese Navy from the early 1930s through the end of WWII. The barrel assembly and cocking lever are numbered "22", with a pair of checkered grips.

ConditionFine, with 60% of the overall combination blue/black finish. The barrels show areas of brown patina, with flaking and wear on the frame and mild spotting and handling marks overall. Some mild scuffing is visible on the grips. Mechanically fine.
Details
TypeOther
Serial number
ClassOther
Caliber / Gauge1 inch
Barrel4 inch round
Finishblue/black
Gripplastic

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2081
Catalog page226
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