Lot 120
German WWI Hebel Flare Pistol
Openingsbod: $150
German WWI Hebel Flare Pistol
36 cm overall, 16.5 cm barrel, Hebel Pattern flare pistol has hints of blued finish blending with overall dark even patina, has some pots of light pitting. Breech break lever is mounted below trigger guard, frame has serial number "2030", "5/263" large stamped markings in several places, and is also marked with Imperial proof stamps. Walnut grips show scuffs and dings from service wear, initials "HC" carved on one side, base is complete with lanyard loop. There is a small screw protruding from the frame on the grip which is either 'boogered' or a replacement. Action is tight but functional. This was the workhorse flare gun of the Imperial forces, and as such they tend to be in pretty rough condition - this one is about average as far as that goes, but what it lacks in pristine condition is more than compensated for with legitimate wartime service character.
$200 - $300