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Skans · September 19, 2017, 07:19 AM

The flare pistol was and is completely legal. There were many versions of this same thing made. Penguin, Colt, I believe S&W - they are all perfectly legal. None have rifled barrels, none are made to chamber any known cartridges, the ends are made of aluminum and not appropriate for firing any ammunition. On occasion, when I find one of these cheap, I will buy it. I have 3 versions and all are 100% legal. Hopefully you kept the box and tear gas cartridges - those are probably more collectible than the pencil, given its condition.

Here's an "Al Capone" tear gas pen on gunbroker: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/698035900

Here's another kind: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/695176573

One made by Colt: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/696373674

Here is a youtube video showing a genuine AOW pen gun. If not registered with BATFE, it would be illegal to have: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_JtG-qbyxg

September 19, 2017, 07:19 AM	#15
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	The flare pistol was and is completely legal. There were many versions of this same thing made. Penguin, Colt, I believe S&W - they are all perfectly legal. None have rifled barrels, none are made to chamber any known cartridges, the ends are made of aluminum and not appropriate for firing any ammunition. On occasion, when I find one of these cheap, I will buy it. I have 3 versions and all are 100% legal. Hopefully you kept the box and tear gas cartridges - those are probably more collectible than the pencil, given its condition. Here's an "Al Capone" tear gas pen on gunbroker: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/698035900 Here's another kind: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/695176573 One made by Colt: http://www.gunbroker.com/item/696373674 Here is a youtube video showing a genuine AOW pen gun. If not registered with BATFE, it would be illegal to have: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_JtG-qbyxg