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And for something completely different!
I was on Apex Gun Parts and I picked up this little beauty:
It's a bit dirty:
Markings:
It's a bit dirty:
Markings:
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Flare gun?
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A Polish flare gun?? Before firing.......... Make sure of which way the barrel is mounted!!Latigo and P
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Polish Flare Gun?
Last edited by Spartan301; 05-28-2019, 10:00 AM.U.S. Army/Sgt./67N (Aviation/1st CAV DIV, FT. HOOD/2nd INF DIV, S. KOREA/NTC FLT DET, FT. IRWIN) Veteran '81-'86Comment
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Nope the real deal
In case anyone is interested: (in getting one)
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Very cool! Are you able to find surplus flares to shoot it?
I have always been tempted by the German WW2 LP42 flare guns IMA has been selling for a few years... I think finding the flares might prove difficult though!
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That flare gun (and the Polish one posted) is standard 26.5mm, flares in that size are actually very easy to find for around ~$5-$6 a piece. Shipping is expensive as it's hazmat but you can usually find them at any decent gun show and pick them up in person
Here is an example:
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Cool stuff, Dennis!
The idea of a sub-caliber insert is appealing too (not CA permissible, of course).
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Just FYI, a quote from a review of this flare gun:
"About the flare gun, I have 26.5 MM Olin flares. This flare gun would not close and lock. It appears that the American flares have a raised beveled surface around the primer. Modification to ID radius where the barrel pivots was needed before the barrel lock would engage. All about 15 minutes and it was firing and ejecting no problem. So, when purchasing flares here in the Good Ol' USA, check the primer surface or modify the barrel ID radius ever so slightly. I did about 15 fittings before it was right, You can take metal off, but you'll play you know what putting it back on. Or, just buy Czech flares."THBailey
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