JGA 27 977 - The Firearms Forum

gracie01 · 05-01-2012, 03:17 PM

I have an old gun that belonged to my father. It is stamped JGA 27 977 on it. I was wondering if someone could tell me what it is an about what it might be worth? I attempted to upload pics. Not sure if it worked? Thank you. Pam

BETH · 05-01-2012, 03:32 PM

wow that sure looks old i am sure someone will be along to help u

3/2 STA SS · 05-01-2012, 03:37 PM

It is WW1 German Flare pistol. Can you get a picture with the breech open? Push the bottom lever forward and the top portion should fall forward at the pivot screw. In excellent shape they can bring $300.00

hrf · 05-01-2012, 03:39 PM

Welcome to the forum Gracie,

Was your father a World War 1 or 2 vet? You have a German flare gun made by Johann Gustav Anschutz. They are fairly common and in condition shown value maybe $100-$150.

gracie01 · 05-01-2012, 04:02 PM

He was in WWII.I attached a couple more pics. Thanks a lot for looking at it. Pam

gracie01 · 05-01-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 3/2 STA SS

It is WW1 German Flare pistol. Can you get a picture with the breech open? Push the bottom lever forward and the top portion should fall forward at the pivot screw. In excellent shape they can bring $300.00

I posted a couple more pics. Thx for looking.

gracie01 · 05-01-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hrf

Welcome to the forum Gracie,

Was your father a World War 1 or 2 vet? You have a German flare gun made by Johann Gustav Anschutz. They are fairly common and in condition shown value maybe $100-$150.

He was in WWII. That may have belonged to my grandfather originaly. I can't believe something that old is worth so little. It makes a nice decoration.

hrf · 05-01-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gracie01

He was in WWII. That may have belonged to my grandfather originaly. I can't believe something that old is worth so little. It makes a nice decoration.

I believe some were still in use WW-2. My value guesstimate may be low, but flare guns are not nearly as popular with collectors as regular firearms, and condition is a big factor, as yours unfortunately shows a lot of rust.

3/2 STA SS · 05-01-2012, 07:52 PM

Don't feel bad. I have my grandfathers WW1 Helmet with the liner and it's only worth about $150. He was with the Old Hickory Unit out of North Carolina.

RJay · 05-01-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gracie01

He was in WWII. That may have belonged to my grandfather originaly. I can't believe something that old is worth so little. It makes a nice decoration.

That old saying " old does not mean gold " , An item can be rare and very old, but if no one wants or desires it, then what is the value? Sorry about that.

gracie01 · 05-01-2012, 08:49 PM

I have one of those too! Minus the lining. Way too cool to sell for that little amount of money.

gracie01 · 05-01-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 3/2 STA SS

Don't feel bad. I have my grandfathers WW1 Helmet with the liner and it's only worth about $150. He was with the Old Hickory Unit out of North Carolina.

I have one of those too! Without the lining though. I wouldn't sell it for that little amount. It is very nostalgic.

05-01-2012, 03:17 PM	#1
gracie01 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6	JGA 27 977 I have an old gun that belonged to my father. It is stamped JGA 27 977 on it. I was wondering if someone could tell me what it is an about what it might be worth? I attempted to upload pics. Not sure if it worked? Thank you. Pam Attached Images -->

05-01-2012, 03:32 PM	#2
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,666	Re: JGA 27 977 wow that sure looks old i am sure someone will be along to help u

05-01-2012, 03:37 PM	#3
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,435	Re: JGA 27 977 It is WW1 German Flare pistol. Can you get a picture with the breech open? Push the bottom lever forward and the top portion should fall forward at the pivot screw. In excellent shape they can bring $300.00 __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT Last edited by 3/2 STA SS; 05-01-2012 at 03:39 PM..

05-01-2012, 03:39 PM	#4
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,276	Re: JGA 27 977 Welcome to the forum Gracie, Was your father a World War 1 or 2 vet? You have a German flare gun made by Johann Gustav Anschutz. They are fairly common and in condition shown value maybe $100-$150.

05-01-2012, 04:02 PM	#5
gracie01 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6	Re: JGA 27 977 He was in WWII.I attached a couple more pics. Thanks a lot for looking at it. Pam Attached Images

05-01-2012, 07:52 PM	#9
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,435	Re: JGA 27 977 Don't feel bad. I have my grandfathers WW1 Helmet with the liner and it's only worth about $150. He was with the Old Hickory Unit out of North Carolina. __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

05-01-2012, 08:49 PM	#11
gracie01 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6	Re: JGA 27 977 I have one of those too! Minus the lining. Way too cool to sell for that little amount of money.