WWI Signal Gun

[metalmaster]

Hello,

i found this old Signal Gun, i think it must be from WW I. But I dont know nothing about Guns.
It would be Great if anyone has some idea or Information about the Signal Gun.

Weight - 1,4 Kg
overall length - 36 cm
gun barrel - 16 - 24 cm

german?

many Thanks!

[CBH]

It's a WWI German Hebel flare gun used into WWII, I have a similar battle damaged example.

[metalmaster]

Great!
Thank you for the Information.
Is there a version where you cant open the gun barrel?

[CBH]

Its probably ceased, soak it with penetrating oil around the hinge and leaver, don't force it.
Give the oil time to work. The lever go forward to open the action.
Here is an open photo.

[metalmaster]

okay, many thanks, i will try it.

best regards

[CBH]

Good luck and please keep us updated.

[metalmaster]

Thank you, now its work. :-)
What do you think it is worth?
I can buy this, but it looks not so nice.... i have no idea what should i pay?

[CBH]

Glad to see it working again.
I'm not sure on price, I've had mine for 30+ years.
Usually I suggest finding a similar item for sale on a site, and 50% to 60% of this is the value.

[Rescue190]

Great advice from CBH. You can specifically search for 'Hebel Model 1894 Flare Pistol'. You will notice prices vary significantly by local and condition, so it comes down to how much you want to pay to own it taking CBH's advice on 50% less due to condition of the example you have shown.
John