Auctions Consignment Latest FAQ About us

Lot 3587:Two Japanese Military Flare Pistols

December 2nd, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3587:Two Japanese Military Flare Pistols

December 2nd, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,000 - $1,500

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

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

Catalog page226

Find MoreRelated Items