war time FLARE GUN

[68camaro]

I have a 1943 solid brass flare gun ,huge barrel 4 gauge or 6 gauge not sure big barrel on it ,it's big and heavy , cool piece of work , does anybody know the value of these things, who collects them ??? End of the barrel inch and a half
across ,1 5\8 where it loads , handle solid brass is stamped as follows :
international Flare Signal co.
Tippecanoe city Ohio and the date Sept 43. If i knew how to post a picture i would but thats not going to happen, I would love to know more about it

 

[68camaro]

I have a 1943 solid brass flare gun ,huge barrel 4 gauge or 6 gauge not sure big barrel on it ,it's big and heavy , cool piece of work , does anybody know the value of these things, who collects them ??? End of the barrel inch and a half
across ,1 5\8 where it loads , handle solid brass is stamped as follows :
international Flare Signal co.
Tippecanoe city Ohio and the date Sept 43. If i knew how to post a picture i would but thats not going to happen,

 

[de-mix]

The Model 52 is a large brass frame flare pistol in 37 mm bore diameter with heavy brass frame and a steel barrel.

Found similar unit on a website from the US.
http://bpics.rubylane.com/graphics/shops/deadpeoplesthings/1061.1L.jpg?47
http://bpics.rubylane.com/graphics/shops/deadpeoplesthings/1061.3L.jpg?50
Hope the photos worked okay,

They are asking $350US
However I cannot vouch that it is really worth that much.
And considering the item is still for sale

Quoted from another website
"FLARE PISTOL - "INTERNATIONAL"

For history buffs, John F. Kennedy fans, and collectors. The "International" is one of the best known World War II flare pistols. One just like this was seen in "PT 109," the film about JFK's war heroism. Weighs an impressive 4.25 lbs. and measures 10.5" long x 8.75". Polished brass with a steel barrel, clearly marked on both sides of the hand grip with "International Flare Signal Co., Tippecanoe City, Ohio.""

Another good link, asking 400+ but with original box + manual
h**p://www.joesalter.com/detail.php?f_qryitem=12850



All I can say if you've got a Tippecanoe.
Better know how to swim..

Hope some of the info helped

 

[68camaro]

The Model 52 is a large brass frame flare pistol in 37 mm bore diameter with heavy brass frame and a steel barrel.

Found similar unit on a website from the US.
http://bpics.rubylane.com/graphics/shops/deadpeoplesthings/1061.1L.jpg?47
http://bpics.rubylane.com/graphics/shops/deadpeoplesthings/1061.3L.jpg?50
Hope the photos worked okay,

They are asking $350US
However I cannot vouch that it is really worth that much.
And considering the item is still for sale

Quoted from another website
"FLARE PISTOL - "INTERNATIONAL"

For history buffs, John F. Kennedy fans, and collectors. The "International" is one of the best known World War II flare pistols. One just like this was seen in "PT 109," the film about JFK's war heroism. Weighs an impressive 4.25 lbs. and measures 10.5" long x 8.75". Polished brass with a steel barrel, clearly marked on both sides of the hand grip with "International Flare Signal Co., Tippecanoe City, Ohio.""

Another good link, asking 400+ but with original box + manual
h**p://www.joesalter.com/detail.php?f_qryitem=12850



All I can say if you've got a Tippecanoe.
Better know how to swim..

Hope some of the info helped

Thank you my friend you were a big help ,the pictures are real good as well thats what i got right to a T . When i seen the picture thats exactly what i got hanging on my wall , It is an interesting piece for sure ,not sure if it's something i will keep or not but i sure would love to shoot it once or twice.
Thanks again