3 unmarked H&R flare pistols

[signalman]

Here are three non-maker marked flare pistols, but obviously they were manufactured by Harrington & Richardson.

The top pistol is U.S.C.G. ( United States Coast Guard ) marked.

[964AWACS]

As always, thanks Signalman for posting some unusual items for our viewing pleasure!

As a follow-up, what is the purpose of the "attachment" on top of the barrel of the USCG marked example?

[signalman]

Hello, It is the locking mechanism for the barrel. Note there is no break open button on the side of the pistol, like on the other two flare pistols.

[964AWACS]

Thanks!

[ron3350]

Here is another variation of unmarked 1" H&R flaregun. Do I call it a H&R Mk111A ?

It has the grips as shown in photo 1 but the alloy frame of photo 3.
The number C 85 is stamped on the frame near the grip base.

H&R UNMARKED A.jpeg

[ron3350]

H&R UNMARKED B.jpeg

[signalman]

Unsure of what they are called, however they are not Mk 111 or 111A's.

Wolfgang Kern and others are working on new volumes of their flare gun books that will have the USA models.

Book 1 has been out for a few years on German flare guns; Book 11 is now out in Europe, printed by DWJ on European Flare Guns. Books 3 and 4 hopefully will be out in 2 and 4 years. I think Book 4 will be the one with USA flare guns.

[ron3350]

Thanks for the reply. I have not seen any of those flare pistol books yet.
I always enjoy your comments signalman and you must have had a magnificent collection before selling off.

[signalman]

I still have about 1/3 of my former collection to sell. Plus about 90 % of the flares and accessories.

here is the link to DWJ and the flaregun books

https://www.dwjmedien.de/epages/6242443 ... ducts/1046