Lot 2652
A flare gun with four barrels by Immanuel Meffert
Historical and Modern Firearms | A106s | Live auction | 724 Lots
Description
Cal. 4 (Signal), SN. 1944, matching numbers, the barrels unnumbered. Barrels in need of cleaning, length 90 mm. Proof marks crown/"A", eagle and crown/"B". On the left side of the receiver "I.M." (=Immanuel Meffert), below S/N. The original finish of grip, receiver and barrels > 97%, partially with surface rust and minor pitting, barrels spotted. Can be improved by careful cleaning. Smooth walnut grips with matching numbers and normal signs of use. With each pull the double-action trigger activates the firing pin of the next barrel, from top to bottom. The mechanism seems to work properly. A flare gun of utmost rarity! Only 25 of the 2.500 pistols produced at the end of WW I are known to exist to this day. Cf. also Wolfgang Kern, "Deutsche Leucht- und Signalpistolen", p. 147 ff.WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealer - more info here
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