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THBU.S. 1862 ARMY COSTON FLARE GUN
About Seller
8414 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
United States
Austin Auction Gallery a family owned and operated business, was founded in 1983 with a rock solid commitment to its consignors and superior customer service. Through this commitment we have evolved into one of the premier Antique and Fine Art auction houses in the Southwest. Since its inception, ou...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJul 11, 2024
Important flare gun collection - Austin Auction Gallery is excited to offer the once in a lifetime collection of Billy Wayne Dickey, USN, (Texas, 1936-2022) to include US Civil War era flare guns, Japanese WWII Multi-Barrel flare guns and much more! Austin Auction Gallery info@austinauction.com
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- Lot Description
U.S. Model 1862 Percussion Signal Gun, marked at the butt "U.S. Army Signal Pistol, 1862, A.J.M" (Major Albert J. Meyer, U.S N., first chief U.S. Signal Corps, actual inspector was 1st Lieut. Samuel Cushing), the left butt frame under the grip marked at one end marked with serial number "82" at the other end "2", both grips stamped at the underside "82", this signal gun employed a Coston flare held in the barrel by the lever at the underside of the barrel, the flare was activated by firing the percussion cap and holding the gun aloft, the flare remained in the barrel and emitted a colored light, brass, walnut grips, the hammer ant trigger operate as designed, for shipping 7.25" x 4.75" x 1", 1.15lbs (295) *Provenance: Collection of Billy Wayne Dickey, USN, (Texas, 1936-2022)
Condition
Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**
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SHIPPING!
YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT A SHIPPER TO HAVE YOUR ITEMS SHIPPED!
For your convenience the shippers below have been provided an auction catalog and only need to know your location and insurance needs.
OPTIONS FOR SMALLER ITEMS
Pak & Ship Plus - Kurt Spahrmann - 512-246-7117
or email: info@pakandshipplus.com
(Ships UPS, Fedex, USPS)
Postal Annex- Kevin - 512-331-5855
or email: pa7012@postalannex.com
(Ships UPS, Fedex, USPS)
The UPS Store - Nakita - 512-418-0520
or email: store2548@theupsstore.com
PostNet – Hetal Patel - 512-260-5757
or email: postnet1431@austin.rr.com
OPTIONS FOR LARGER ITEMS (FURNITURE, ETC.)
Craters & Freighters, Clarke Erskine, 888-520-1134
or: austin@cratersandfreighters.com
Blanket Wrap Shippers For Furniture and Larger ItemsPLYCON TRANSPORT (Speak With Jay) - (631) 973-3088
BMC FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL - (954)-972-5786
RB SHIPING - (404) 524-9122
For a listing of more blanket wrap shippers for furniture visit.
http://www.austinauction.com/delivery
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