EXTREMELY RARE GEBRUDER REMPT WWI FOUR BARREL FLARE PISTOL.

EXTREMELY RARE GEBRUDER REMPT WWI FOUR BARREL FLARE PISTOL. SN 124. 27mm 3-1/2″ bbls that are aligned vertically and Crown/B proofed. Receiver is “G.R. / 124” (Gebruder Rempt manufactured, SN 124) marked and is Crown/B and Crown/A proofed. Bbl release lever on receiver is “G.R.” marked and has the matching number 24. Large safety lever on frame with safe and fire positions marked “S” and “F”. Smooth walnut grips. Designed to illuminate airfields at night for long periods of time without reloading. According to a flare gun registry, only 22 examples of four bbl flare guns are known. Because of its unique and interesting appearance, this gun was chosen as the centerpiece for the back of the dust jacket of German Flare Pistols and Signal Ammunition by Dr. Lorenz Scheit. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, covered in light pitting with blue that has been restored to 80%. Bores have light pitting. Grips are very good with moderate wear and minor dings and scuffs. 4-52672 BWS131 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3353	$16,100.00	EXTREMELY RARE GEBRUDER REMPT WWI FOUR BARREL FLARE PISTOL. SN 124. 27mm 3-1/2″ bbls that are aligned vertically and Crown/B proofed. Receiver is “G.R. / 124” (Gebruder Rempt manufactured, SN 124) marked and is Crown/B and Crown/A proofed. Bbl release lever on receiver is “G.R.” marked and has the matching number 24. Large safety lever on frame with safe and fire positions marked “S” and “F”. Smooth walnut grips. Designed to illuminate airfields at night for long periods of time without reloading. According to a flare gun registry, only 22 examples of four bbl flare guns are known. Because of its unique and interesting appearance, this gun was chosen as the centerpiece for the back of the dust jacket of German Flare Pistols and Signal Ammunition by Dr. Lorenz Scheit. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, covered in light pitting with blue that has been restored to 80%. Bores have light pitting. Grips are very good with moderate wear and minor dings and scuffs. 4-52672 BWS131 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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