This is one of three known Coston Civil War Prototype flare pistols. Dated 1859, at least 8 ( based on one being serial # 8 ) and possibly more of these prototypes were produced.
Note the position of the rectangular vent hole.
1859 COSTON CIVIL WAR PROTOTYPE FLARE PISTOL
1859 COSTON CIVIL WAR PROTOTYPE FLARE PISTOL
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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: 1859 COSTON CIVIL WAR PROTOTYPE FLARE PISTOL
This is the second of the three Civil War Prototype flare pistols known.
Note the position of the vent hole on this example, and differences in the address located on the grip, from the first example.
Note the position of the vent hole on this example, and differences in the address located on the grip, from the first example.
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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: COSTON CIVIL WAR PROTOTYPE FLARE PISTOL
This is the third known Civil War Prototype Flare Pistol. Unlike the other two, this one is shaped like a hand held torch. It is not dated, and has the percussion cap nipple on a rotating block, hidden in the top end of the pistol.
Like all Civil War era Coston flare pistols the Flare burns while on the pistol, It is not projected into the air.
Like all Civil War era Coston flare pistols the Flare burns while on the pistol, It is not projected into the air.
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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 ! !
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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: 1859 COSTON CIVIL WAR PROTOTYPE FLARE PISTOL
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this is a Coston prototype???
this is a Coston prototype???
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Dr.E13
Re: 1859 COSTON CIVIL WAR PROTOTYPE FLARE PISTOL
What else could it be ? ?
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 ! !