RARE AWW 17 NAVY IMPROVISED FLARE PISTOL.

RARE AWW 17 NAVY IMPROVISED FLARE PISTOL. SN 854. 27mm 5″ bbl with serrated steel top latch. Under chamber on left side is Crown/M proof. Top of frame is marked “AW.W.18” (made by Arsenalwerkstatte Wilhelmshaven in 1918) next to “No 854” (serial number 854). Steel grip area with matching serial number and three wood grip buttons. One of 1100 examples manufactured. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good with light pitting overall and black finish has been restored to about 70%. Wood grip buttons are excellent with light wear. Bore has light pitting. 4-52726 BWS135 (3,000-4,500)

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
	3361	$4,025.00	RARE AWW 17 NAVY IMPROVISED FLARE PISTOL. SN 854. 27mm 5″ bbl with serrated steel top latch. Under chamber on left side is Crown/M proof. Top of frame is marked “AW.W.18” (made by Arsenalwerkstatte Wilhelmshaven in 1918) next to “No 854” (serial number 854). Steel grip area with matching serial number and three wood grip buttons. One of 1100 examples manufactured. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Very good with light pitting overall and black finish has been restored to about 70%. Wood grip buttons are excellent with light wear. Bore has light pitting. 4-52726 BWS135 (3,000-4,500) 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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