Screamingeagles101 Posted August 3, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 3, 2018 Hello, I have an opportunity to buy this flare gun from a thrift shop. It was apparently some guys grandfathers. His grandfather fought in Hurtgen Forest with the 28th infantry division in 1944. Taking this with a grain of salt. However, I am interested in the gun. Maybe you can tell me if it’s legit and it’s value..? I took some pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted August 3, 2018 Share #2 Posted August 3, 2018 Its real....as for value they are a interesting item and Hard sell at times.Maybe $285 in my area if you really have to have one.I see some sites ask more but they dont sell typically In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
Screamingeagles101 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted August 3, 2018 Its real....as for value they are a interesting item and Hard sell at times.Maybe $285 in my area if you really have to have one.I see some sites ask more but they dont sell typically Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Keith Posted August 4, 2018 Share #4 Posted August 4, 2018 Try to get the full name/story on the vet. The holster adds a lot to the value, true history does also. Flair guns are cool and not likely to be banned. BKW Link to post Share on other sites
sgtdorango Posted August 16, 2018 Share #5 Posted August 16, 2018 Maybe worth 6K?........mike Always looking for and buying 50's era 11th Airborne/ 187th ARCT/ 82nd Airborne tac mark painted jump helmets! Link to post Share on other sites
rob590ert Posted August 16, 2018 Share #6 Posted August 16, 2018 That appears to be a very very rare DDay used flare gun. It certainly was probably used in Normandy, so please make them a FAIR offer!!! Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus358 Posted August 16, 2018 Share #7 Posted August 16, 2018 Are you guys sure it's not worth $1,375? In memory of S/Sgt. Paul Nigrini ASN 13089327 380th BG / 528th BS Beller's Crew - "The Black Widow" MIA November 21, 1943 New Guinea Link to post Share on other sites
rob590ert Posted August 16, 2018 Share #8 Posted August 16, 2018 Well the holster says found in France, so it is obviously a DDay used item. That puts the value at least 2000 percent above a regular used flare gun. Link to post Share on other sites
JesseJames Posted March 2, 2019 Share #9 Posted March 2, 2019 It boggles my mind when family members basically just get rid of stuff like this! Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpin Jack Posted March 2, 2019 Share #10 Posted March 2, 2019 The flare pistol is a hard sell. Good price is $150. for the pistol, but the real value is with the holster. I have no idea what current values would be for this as a group purchase. Link to post Share on other sites
manayunkman Posted March 2, 2019 Share #11 Posted March 2, 2019 I agree with Jack. Very hard to come by holster. Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now