I have 2 of the Swedish Brass two barrel flare pistols in my collection. One arrived today from Sweden, The one with the lanyard ring and Swedish Military crown proof on the Breech. Serial # 184 internally.
The other has not been manufactured with a lanyard ring. It has No serial number, and hammers and triggers are in the white, it could be a prototype, or just early production variation.
Swedish 2-Barrel Brass Flare Pistols Model 1896
Swedish 2-Barrel Brass Flare Pistols Model 1896
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Last edited by signalman on Sat 03 May 2014, 21:37, edited 2 times in total.
Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians.
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
Re: Swedish 2-Barrel Brass Flare Pistols
Can somebody give me the model name & year of these pistols, and translate the inscription on the backstrap of the military model ( Note, after the word " Hanarna " it has the word " vara " ).
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Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians.
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
Re: Swedish 2-Barrel Brass Flare Pistols
This is another variation of the same model.
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Re: Swedish 2-Barrel Brass Flare Pistols
I have not seen that variation before. I like how the hammer extensions keep the barrels closed ( a safety feature ?)
The photo is a little dark, Is there a button or break open latch under the barrels, or is that a peg in the wall that the flare pistol is resting on ??
The photo is a little dark, Is there a button or break open latch under the barrels, or is that a peg in the wall that the flare pistol is resting on ??
Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians.
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
Re: Swedish 2-Barrel Brass Flare Pistols
Sorry for the poor quality of my picture. I will try to take a better one. The opening device under the barrels is the same as on your models.
Re: Swedish 2-Barrel Brass Flare Pistols
Signalman;
Those two flareguns you have was named "Signalpistol m/1896" and where made by Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB. Total number of production was somewhere about 250 pcs.
I don´t have so deep knowledge in the English language so I can´t exactly translate the sentence on this very gun, add to that it´s written in a partially old fashion Swedish.
But the meaning is "During loading must the hammer be in half cocked position"
Attached photos of two pistols with different hammers. Those guns belong to the Swedish Army museum in Stockholm.
Those two flareguns you have was named "Signalpistol m/1896" and where made by Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB. Total number of production was somewhere about 250 pcs.
I don´t have so deep knowledge in the English language so I can´t exactly translate the sentence on this very gun, add to that it´s written in a partially old fashion Swedish.
But the meaning is "During loading must the hammer be in half cocked position"
Attached photos of two pistols with different hammers. Those guns belong to the Swedish Army museum in Stockholm.
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Re: Swedish 2-Barrel Brass Flare Pistols
Thank you much, That information is very helpful !
Now I need to find one with the hammer variation that I do not have.
Now I need to find one with the hammer variation that I do not have.
Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians.
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
Re: Swedish 2-Barrel Brass Flare Pistols Model 1896
I just received an example of the 1896 with the hammer extensions over the barrels, I can find NO markings except for the number 8 on all the screws, so I guess it is serial number 8. That makes three variations in my collection.
Now I just need some period flares, and perhaps a holster - if they made one.
Now I just need some period flares, and perhaps a holster - if they made one.
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Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians.
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
Re: Swedish 2-Barrel Brass Flare Pistols Model 1896
NICE!!!
FANTASTIC!:)
FANTASTIC!:)
May your collection grow and prosper.
Dr.E13
Dr.E13
Re: Swedish 2-Barrel Brass Flare Pistols Model 1896
Find today two rare brass cases, used together with the m/1896 flare pistol.
Both marked with the Swedish Navy "crow foot" stamp. and year of production May 1945 and 1946, a J thru a N, probably producer? and another unknown number.
75 mm long made of brass, primer lacks on both.
Both marked with the Swedish Navy "crow foot" stamp. and year of production May 1945 and 1946, a J thru a N, probably producer? and another unknown number.
75 mm long made of brass, primer lacks on both.
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