Original British WWII Harrington & Richardson Mk. IV Flare Pistol - Serial 814
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Original Item: Only one available. This is something we have not had before! Here we have a wonderful U.S. made Mk. IV flare pistol by Harrington and Richardson, who had previously made flare pistols during the first world war. These pistols are characterized by beautiful traditional manufacturing methods of forging and machining, and are really a thing of beauty.
The flare pistol is in great shape, with the brass frame still looking great. These pistols were made for Great Britain under the U.S. "Lend-Lease" program, which had started before the U.S. officially entered the war. The Mark IV was ordered from H & R by the British Purchasing Commission on 25th September 1941. 15,000 pistols were ordered from the USA, due to the shortage of British manufactured ones.
The top of the machined barrel is marked with the H & R address logo:
HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS COMPANY
WORCESTER, MASS. U.S.A. PATENT PENDING
The side of the frame is marked with MARK IV 1-7/16”, giving the specification of the British design. The serial number 814 is stamped on the side of the grip. The other side of the barrel is marked FOR PARACHUTE AND SIGNAL FLARES. We are unsure if it currently functions correctly but it appears to.
A great Lend-Lease flare pistol from WWII, ready to display!
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