Flare Gun Forum

signalman wrote: ↑Wed 20 Mar 2019, 21:33 Excellent price for such a rare gun

Suddenly in early 2021, these have become commonplace, at least on Gunbroker. I picked one up for $140 with shipping.
There are a couple sellers regularly listing them still.

Same here, I would contribute if there was a link to an account were this could happen. Paypal, Patreon, etc.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the USA to my fellow collectors!
I wish you all a much better 2021.

Best wishes
Dave

Looks like they both sold in the low/mid $300s.

great progress on the restoration! You should try to find metric flat head screws to replace the round headed phillips currently.

Not my auction (or area of interest), but looks like a good price for a somewhat rare item.

Two listings:
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/883249203

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/883249441

That is the second variant (with the reinforcing ring at the muzzle) of the Vz 44. The first variant is very similar but lacks the muzzle ring. It was followed by the Vz 44/67 and the 44/81 with major differences in barrel profile, metal finish and wrap-around bakelite grips. According to James Bro...

The Ebay grips were for a different model of German flare gun. Probably an LP-34?

Good news for collectors in the USA, I heard from an importer that he is bringing in many surplus Polish flares. No details on how soon, or what types, quantity or pricing, only to stay tuned. I will report as soon as I hear more. Good timing as the surplus Czech flares and smoke are starting to dep...

I've only recently gotten interested in flare pistols, and to start my collection, I decided to play it safe and buy an LP-42 from IMA. The flare pistols they were selling had mismatched serial numbers on the barrel and frame and had the Israeli stamp on them. The overall condition was very good. T...