Reeder Custom Guns - I've got a 10 gauge flare pistol...

John Ammeter
I've got a 10 gauge flare pistol...
Monday, August 02, 2021, 06:54

My Dad brought it back from WWII.

I've tried a 10 gauge shotgun shell in it and it does fit. Since I don't want to damage the flare pistol or hurt myself I've never fired that shotgun shell in it....

The pistol appears to have been made from cast metal...

12 Gauge Flare Pistol - ~JM~, 2021-08-01, 17:18
- I bought a 26.5mm Polish Flaregun - WB, 2021-08-02, 06:40
  - I've got a 10 gauge flare pistol... - John Ammeter, 2021-08-02, 06:54
    - Yeah the ctg. adapters make lots of sense - WB, 2021-08-02, 07:17
      - adapters and the high seas - Bob Denning, 2021-08-02, 15:36
      - The adapter may contain pressure around shell, BUT, - Chip, 2021-08-02, 12:14
        I agree. The back thrust can easily destroy the - Gary Reeder, 2021-08-02, 16:03
        While Flare guns are not designed for breach pressures - WB, 2021-08-03, 06:30