37 mm flare gun
Hi all. I'm new to posting here but have been a lurker for a few years. I recently inherited a WW1 Harrington and Richardson 37mm long flare gun with original stock and butt pad. I know it's a H&R by comparing it to ones I've found on the web, but it does not have the H&R stamping on top like the ones I've seen due to it being only #12 serial number. It has all the RAC/RFC marks (it was made for the British) but no import marks. It is in very good or fine original condition except for 2 w or m initials scratched into the stock. I need to find an approximate value or starting point to auction it to pay off some debt and buy school clothes for my kids (it ain't cheap nowadays, lol). I'm hoping someone here can help me or point me in the right direction.I have pics once I figure out how to post them. Thanks for reading this and any help you can give.
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possible you have a westly richards made unit good shape possible to 500.00 post on the auction side 0 -
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I'll definately resize the pics next time.[:D] 0 -
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I did a GOOGLE search. One sold on the other auction for over $700.00. It was in better shape than yours, and had the H & R Co. markings. Didn't have the funky butt pad either.
Most likely, Fordsix has it nailed value wise. You might try removing that fugly pad. See if you can get a generic butt plate to replace it. Might help the curb appeal?0 -
Thanks for your replies. I saw the auction you mention and my gun is in better shape, I just can't get good focus and lighting for some reason. I do know that the ugly butt pad is original and adds value but I guess I need to find someone that knows either H&R history or WW1 flare guns. Maybe I'll get lucky here if enough people see this post this weekend.[;)] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by metalmaniac
Thanks for your replies. I saw the auction you mention and my gun is in better shape, I just can't get good focus and lighting for some reason. I do know that the ugly butt pad is original and adds value but I guess I need to find someone that knows either H&R history or WW1 flare guns. Maybe I'll get lucky here if enough people see this post this weekend.[;)]
One of our late members, Bill Goforth. Wrote a book covering the history of H & R, prior to his passing."H&R Arms Co 1871-1986 by W.E. Goforth".
It has been published posthumously, just this year. You might consider obtaining a copy. Hopefully it will help you in researching your flare gun.0
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