and make no claims as to fitness for use. JC Militaria Ltd. 3 photos. This would probably clean up with some steel wool and WD-40. Besides, ship-borne lifesaving devices could also be used from ship to ship while at sea. gun. ( Sn. The fire plume and smoke trail made the line easy to find for the rescuing surf crews. 27 mm Flare/Very/signal Pistol. Prices: British Pounds, Arundel Militaria. Also, ships were often dependent on the surf crews for rescue. Line throwing guns are still used to this day in the commercial and military sectors, and the Schermuly name remains closely tied to parachute flares. Everything, Longarms
These were used with the International Flare Signal and Kilgore Model 52 flare guns, and probably all the other heavy 37mm flare guns with barrels about 8 inches long. 3 photos new British 1917 Dated WWI Webley & Scott 'No2-MkI' Flare/Signal Pistol.
firing or any other use of any firearm we sell. Within a year the business was stable. (Broomhandle). Despite achieving some success with the apparatus Schermuly wanted further improvements, especially in the ease of use department. In fact, it worked so well that Schermulys grandson was often used in its firing demonstrations at only 8-years old. All subscriptions are optional, and can be terminated at any time. Very scarce and no information found after a diligent search of everything I could think of. This is an old English made Schermuly Line Throwing Gun. William Schermuly's previous line throwing inventions were pretty bulky and he wanted to perfect a device which a child could use. For his contributions, most line throwing guns are known as Lyle guns to this day. SERIAL NUMBER 21701. WW2 SCHERMULY ROCKET PISTOL APARATUS - LINE THROWING AND FLARE GUN BRITISH MILITARY ISSUED - EXTRAS Description: FOR THE COLLECTOR THAT HAS IT ALL ! Tweckyspat would be interested in contacting you or your Dad re your connection to Schermuly. Overall, the pistol is in very good condition. have lots of neat:
Both pistols have relatively low serial numbers one of which is just 910. Hebel 27mm Trench Flare/ Signal Pistol By \'Gebr.R\' Gebruder Rempt Suhl. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. However, to equip each ship with a Lyle gun or similar device would prove exceedingly expensive and take up space and weight, two precious commodities on a fully crewed cargo ship. Advanced Although the precise identification is a bit murky, this is a handsome gun, in excellent condition. Mistaken belief Very pistols are "illegal in the UK", A description of a case of Verey light injury, Israeli navy officer used flare gun at the battle of Marsa Talamat during '73 war, Military science, technology, and theory task force, http://www.cyber-heritage.co.uk/schermuly/sra.jpg, https://archive.org/stream/plasticsurgeryof00gilluoft#page/254/mode/2up, https://web.archive.org/web/20070427194939/http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-weapons/signal-pistols.htm, http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-weapons/signal-pistols.htm, https://lik-o-dil-es.blogspot.com/2018/02/15-mm-signalnye-patrony-so-strelyayushchim-mekhanizmom-signal-ohotnika.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Flare_gun&oldid=1078060780, This article has been checked against the following, If you have discovered URLs which were erroneously considered dead by the bot, you can report them with, If you found an error with any archives or the URLs themselves, you can fix them with, This page was last edited on 19 March 2022, at 17:08. This rope could then be fired over the heads of distressed sailors in the water for rescue purposes, or fired at another ship, to attach bigger lines to be hauled back to the originating ship. In 1912, the Royal Mail Steam Packet utilized Schermuly rockets and others would follow. Sn 18196: 30 - 18196: 30 These were used with the International Flare Signal and Kilgore Model 52 flare guns, and probably all the other heavy 37mm flare guns with barrels about 8-8.5 inches long.
Following his lead, numerous ship-borne devices became available to save grounded ships, but they were inaccurate, prone to water damage, complicated, or worse. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. It didnt take long before the British Admiralty was eating crow and the SPRA was adopted into the standard equipment aboard the Royal Navy. I always thought it was just one of those foreign words the British Army had picked up on its travels, until I I saw a Schermuly branded rocket in a museum. A non gun, this is a WW1 Schermuly Flare Gun/Line thrower. NOTE: THE ITEMS BELOW ARE "ANTIQUES" AND DO NOT REQUIRE A FFL FOR SHIPMENT. Important
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By 1926, the Schermuly Pistol Rocket Appartus, Ltd. took form, and the family business could now produce their own device to their own satisfaction. Overall good. This is a scarce, commercial proofed British No. 1 1/2 Flare pistol with proofed 12g adaptor used for firing bird scaring . Add to Compare. This Line Throwing gun is in Great condition, as HOME GUNS FOR SALE Browse Categories Used Guns For Sale Rifles For Sale Shotguns For Sale WW2 1944 U. S. Navy Sedgley MK IV 37mm Flare/ Signal Pistol. militaria page. Catalogs
This is a good 38mm calibre Flare Pistol. But how to achieve all this?
Schermuly surmised that to remedy these short-comings, a lifeline could instead be fired from the vessel. 1945 - Present
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They are about identical, a rear impact by a pin, similar to a revolver , propels a signal. Make Kayaba Kogyo Com. This slow introduction into commercial and military markets earned much confidence in the rockets, and by 1922, their use was prolific. Not to mention that Schermuly also saw immense benefit in the visibility of a rocket being fired toward shore. Model Rocket flare fir. M37A2 double red star (3); M38A1 double yellow star (1); M38A2 double yellow star (2); M39A2 double green star (1); M43A1 single red star (1); M43A2 single red star (2); M45A2 single green star (2); M53A2 yellow tracer-yellow star and red star (1); M57A1 red tracer double red star (1); M57A2 red tracer double red star (2).
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This pistol set represents a very unique piece of nautical history, and would complement any collection of nautical or WWII artifacts. The level shows the proper elevation to hold the flare gun when it is used as a line thrower. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. This was a gun that could shoot off lines over a distance of 250 yards. This example shows a 1 5/8" bore in the 13" barrel. Headquarters. This is a December 1918 dated example with the top wad markings clean and legible. November 1918. Loaded, live round, but due to age and apparent poor storages sold as display item only and not safe for actual use. Despite being given a stiff ignoring by the Admiralty D 1461 - D 1461 CARTRIDGE, 1 in. 1 Mark III flare signal pistol marked SPRA for the Schermuly Pyrotechnic Rocket Association on the frame and commercial crown proofs on the barrel. There is not much information on total numbers made or other indication of relative rarity, but it is a good starting point for further research. If you don't have e-mail click
Schermuly made them from the 1920s up WW2 1944 U. S. Navy Sedgley MK IV 37mm Flare/ Signal Pistol. Collectible Antique Handguns
Note that while these were made after 1898, special provisions in federal law exempt them from the normal post-1898 handgun FFL procedures, and they can be ordered just like an antique firearm, without need for a FFL so we are listing them here: **NEW ADDITION** 7104 BRITISH SCHERMULY ROCKET PISTOL APPARATUS (SRPA) LINE THROWING GUN - Serial number 20148 made circa 1940-1960. It is a simple shotgun-like device, designed to project riot control munitions, such as CS gas projectiles or, more commonly, baton rounds. cartridge belts, etc on our collectible
Twenty-two different shipping lines were using his rockets, and by 1929, the Merchant Shipping Act mandated that Every British ship exceeding five hundred tons when going to sea from any port in the United Kingdom shall be provided with a line-throwing appliance approved by the Board of Trade. Nineteen days later, Schermuly died. This example shows a 1 5/8" bore in the 13" barrel. Overall fine condition, although bore is dirty, and some scrapes on the barrel paint. Price for Kilgore GR-52 line throwing pistol and one fired case is $265.00 (View Picture). WW1 Schermulys Trench Flare Pistol. He invented several different line throwing devices, some of which were used in WWI for such things as throwing telephone lines from trench to trench while under fire. ( Sn. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the Seller before bidding. After leaving his career as a seamen in 1880 he set about saving the lives of seamen, he was often quoted as saying; Lost ships can be replaced but lives are gone forever. This is a very Trench flare/signal pistol by gebruder & co suhl. Please use the print button in the share bar at the top of the page. During the Great War, the Canadian Army even began using them to throw telephone lines from trench to trench to avoid exposing troops to enemy fire. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. It didnt take long before the British Admiralty was eating crow and the SPRA was adopted into the standard equipment aboard the Royal Navy. You may download material from this site for your own personal use only, Winchesters, Lugers, Smith and Wesson, Colts, Antique Guns, Modern Guns, Firearms, Swords, Ammunition, Militaria. This product is not available for international shipping. fired a short blank cartridge which ejected the rocket, the rocket then ignited and propelled the line to the target ship, shore or person in distress. Rare* WW2 Type 90 Japanese Naval DOUBLE Barrelled Flare / Signal pistol. His lifes work complete, he saved thousands of lives at sea, contributed to the seafaring life he loved so dearly, and fought successfully for new legislation to save even more lives.
After all, aiming for shore requires much less precision than aiming for a boat, and lines fired inland might even be aided by the wind and enjoy a greater range. British 1917 Dated WWI Webley & Scott No2-MkI Flare/Signal Pistol. 1 Mark I signal pistol with a shoulder stock, or the No. 12/7/2022, Books for
This period of numerous rejections and disinterest, he dubbed, his heartbreak years. Eventually, early adopters began to step forward. William Schermuly still envisioned a simpler device that eliminated faults in his design, which was not very durable, prone to cross winds, and took 5-10 seconds to ignite. In the nearly half-century prior, ships that had foundered or run aground had very few options. Schermuly made them from the 1920s up British WW1 1916 Dated Brass 1" MK III Trench Flare / Signal Pistol By Cogswell & Harrison London. It was only after the SS Rohilla sank after hitting a mine in 1914 that the British Admiralty placed their first order for Schermuly rockets to be placed aboard troop and hospital ships. This was particularly demoralizing for a man quoted as saying, Lost ships can be replaced, but lives are gone forever. He was ignored by the powers that be of the British Navy and numerous other sources, largely due to the additional cost of outfitting ships with the new rockets. One of those guns that isnt unusual in its appearance, yet performs its task in an unusual manner is the Schermuly Line Throwing gun. The word Schermuly is synonymous with an illumination parachute flare but where does it come from? ( G&co ) ww 1 model well used model but cocks & Webley & Scott No 2 Mk 1 single shot, break action signal pistol. The compact system could project a half inch line up to three quarters of a mile away. Have them checked by a competent gunsmith
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Found in a warehouse on the Northeastern Seaboard of the United States where it has laid undisturbed for over 100 years! International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. (talk) 08:41, 2 October 2018 (UTC)Reply[reply], I can't seem to find where the term "Very pistol" comes from. Description: Serial #10950, 25mm, 5 1/2 barrel with a very good bore that is dark and frosted for the last 3 inches near the bell-mouth muzzle. (see Marsa Telamt battle on vikipedia). They can be purchased on a firearms license with the correct variation or deactivated to order with a full working action (cock, strip and dry fire). Schermuly also developed a way to better lay the line inside the case (called flaking the line) so that it would feed more easily and reliably while taking up less space. Downloading audio-visual for non-commercial offline listening or viewing. Holsters,
However, despite its simplicity, low cost, and effectives (so easy a young child could use it) the concept was not adopted until 1929 by the International Conference for Saving of Life at Sea Treaty (SOLAS).
WW2 Type 90 Japanese Naval DOUBLE Barrelled Flare / Signal pistol. IWM collections. In the UK, I believe that flare guns are actually illegal, and are thus not "commonly found in rescue kits". Other than the 10 boxes of ammo inside, what you see is what you get.
It fires a 1" flare, or a cartridge used to launch a line pulling rocket. It has a 9" Barrel with octagonal breech An excellent British WW1 brass 1" Mk. SIGNAL KIGHTS MK 2
Loaded, live round, but due to age and apparent poor storages sold as display item only and not safe for actual use. This piece bears the inventor's name and patt No 503324. 12/7/2022, U.S. Longarms
From ship to shore: The biography of William Schermuly and the history of the Schermuly Pistorl Rocket Apparatus Ltd.London: Victoria House Printing. This is on the same page as a good sketch of the item. Technically this is not a firearm and no FFL is needed. This is an excellent condition British WW1 era brass Trench flare pistol. His rockets would propel grapnel hooks, which were used by U.S. Rangers on D-Day. British Schermuly Rocket Pistol Apparatus (SPRA) in very good condition. Lines were necessarily light to achieve maximum distance, and were often used to establish larger, sturdier lines.
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Of course, Schermuly also saw rockets as part of the solution. Surprisingly still functional. The Merchant Shipping Act of 1929 enforced a requirement for all ships to carry a line throwing apparatus, 19 days later, William Schermuly dies, his lifes work of saving sailors lives complete. In the nearly half-century prior, ships that had foundered or run aground had very few options. May be of some relevance, considering the extensive description of the injury. This is the "International Number 2" size unit, using 41mm rockets, with 15 7/8" barrel.
It had to be large enough to carry adequate propellant but not large enough to excessively increase the weight or be effected too much my wind. Gvjschermuly@gmail.com thanks. Books on
SIGNAL, Without Parachute, Changing Colour, for Aircraft.---- Made by WILDER, BIRM. Line throwing guns are still used to this day in the commercial and military sectors, and the Schermuly name remains closely tied to parachute flares.
Schermuly Rocket Pistol Apparatus Ltd Rocket flare firing gun 1 Inch Flare/Very/signal Pistol. So only fair I give him a mention especially as he went on to invent items that have saved so many lives over the years. If you have a Curio & Relic FFL, we can ship items considered by the BATF
Obviously there was room for improvement, and that was not lost upon William Schermuly a former seaman who was later quite involved in the pioneering of modern rocketry. We
INVENTED BY WILLIAM SCHERMULY BORN IN 1847 AND DIED IN 1929 . My old man has a couple of the line throwing guns too beauties. No more results - here are some we think you might . https://archive.org/stream/nasa_techdoc_19770026086/19770026086_djvu.txt, https://www.nps.gov/spar/learn/historyculture/david-lyle.htm, Rock Island Auction7819 42 Street WestRock Island, Illinois 61201USA1-309-797-1500, In the history of American arms, three weapons stand out above all the rest: the Kentucky rifle, the Colts revolver, and the Bowie knife, wrote, The sky above the trenches of France was a new frontier as World War 1 opened in 1914, with each side using lumbering, unarmed airplanes for, The Colt Walker revolver was the gun that relaunched Samuel Colts firearms business following the failure of his earlier Patent Arms Manufacturing. It is for the location of a Schermuly Line Thrower extension. $40.00 (View Picture). An excellent bibliography and good index complete this book. If a firearm is unusual enough, it enters into that special place of curiosa: the Gyrojet, harmonica guns, duckfoot pistols, cane guns, and on and on. hello: were the 1870 snider cavalry carbines rare with checkered stock and engraved sidelock? Gunbroker has an interesting flare gun/line thrower for auction. This is a very rare example of an Imperial Japanese Navy double barrelled 28mm Flare/ Signal pistol. WW1 Era German Hebel 27mm Trench Flare/ Signal Pistol. $25.00 (View Picture), 9485 WW2 VINTAGE WOOD SHIPPING CRATE FOR 10 GAUGE RED VERY SIGNALS - This originally had 24 boxes of 10 rounds each, but is now empty. 3/9/2023, US Militaria
Co. Tipp City, O. is ink stamped on the thin aluminum case of the flare signal The short aluminum cartridge case headstamp identifies the maker and patent info along with date of May 1945,and also stamped on the flare case bodynear the mouth. Buy new and used guns or search for gun dealers and shops. William Schermuly 1857-1929 was one of the fathers of modern rocketry. 4/7/2023, Handguns
Discussion in 'Fireworks Nostalgia, Collectables And History' started by Crouchy, Aug 4, 2020. This is the International Number 2 size unit, using 41mm rockets, with 15 7/8 barrel. I have just modified one external link on Flare gun. Schermuly selected a pistol sized firing device for its size, slapped a long barrel on it, and used the gases of a pistol-style cartridge (essentially a blank round) to eject the rocket from the barrel, penetrate the water-proof disc at its base, and ignite the propellant of now smaller, steel cased rocket. Your last viewed and saved ads will appear here, Your last viewed and saved searches will appear here, Please select a location from the drop-down list. He had served aboard vessels at sea and knew of how many lives were lost each year due to shipwrecks. However, no complete list has been found of all approvals, so with only a few scattered examples the best I can do is estimate that this was circa 1960s-1980s, but I believe the basic model dates to 1952. Also, ships were often dependent on the surf crews for rescue. His first observations involved the surf crews and their inherent faults. Sn 18196: 30 - 18196: 30 To drive the point home of how important this invention was, ships during this time were still dependent on sail or steam for power, and commonly ran aground. Long story short, it worked. It is of brass, and steel construction with walnut grips. Named for their inventor, West Point and MIT graduate First Lieutenant David A. Lyle, these guns were heavy, experienced massive recoil, and used a special type of blackpowder, making them a welcome rescue tool though difficult and cumbersome to use. Schermuly Wwi Line Throwing Flare Gun British Excellent - 6160953 Buyer Tip: Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. This is a good 38mm calibre Flare Pistol. These have a handle on the top of the barrel to help hold it when firing, not so much for the very limited recoil, but because the gun with rocket inserted is heavy and you want it under good control when on a heaving deck of a ship in distress. FLARE GUNS & LINE THROWING GUNS FOR COLLECTORS:
This is a pair of extremely rare WWI Schermuly flare pistols fitted with extra long barrel extensions.
As to the rest, an iconic fire that destroys a major landmark in a Swiss town and has an enormously well-known song written about it - that's notability. Schermuly was a family business. There were numerous signal flares, various uses for projected lines, and perhaps most pleasing to the inventor, several ways to aid seamen in peril on the sea, such as lifeboat distress signals and self-inflating life rafts that automatically fired rocket propelled lines into the water so that the crew could pull themselves aboard. This line thrower uses the RARE SQUARE BUTT . The fact that it remained in production through World War II is further testament to its reliability and necessity. Some 96 different Flare or Signal pistols are covered, with dimensions and some historical background and information on maker and the intended use. Blog Dealer Search Wanted Guns . Kite launching rockets deployed emergency radio aerial antennae. His rockets would propel grapnel hooks, which were used by U.S. Rangers on D-Day. Still, the unit was compact, easy to set up, and is said to have a range of approximately 285 meters. The Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus (SPRA) was born and immediately began outperforming the competition, often doubling or tripling the distance of other ship-to-shore systems and demonstrating numerous advantages of old shore-to-ship systems such as the Lyle gun. In 1912, the Royal Mail Steam Packet utilized Schermuly rockets and others would follow. Schermuly also developed a way to better lay the line inside the case (called flaking the line) so that it would feed more easily and reliably while taking up less space. Firearms manufactured
A team of volunteer surf men sometimes had only hours to arrive on scene, often during nightmarish weather conditions, and perform a sea rescue from the beach.
Schermuly selected a pistol sized firing device for its size, slapped a long barrel on it, and used the gases of a pistol-style cartridge (essentially a blank round) to eject the rocket from the barrel, penetrate the water-proof disc at its base, and ignite the propellant of now smaller, steel cased rocket. Produced during the 1920's and highly successful for the throwing of line from shore to ship, or ship. Furthermore, firing was often done into the winds, which shortened the devices effective range and made precise aiming more difficult still. There were numerous signal flares, various uses for projected lines, and perhaps most pleasing to the inventor, several ways to aid seamen in peril on the sea, such as lifeboat distress signals and self-inflating life rafts that automatically fired rocket propelled lines into the water so that the crew could pull themselves aboard. It was only after the SS Rohilla sank after hitting a mine in 1914 that the British Admiralty placed their first order for Schermuly rockets to be placed aboard troop and hospital ships. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Caliber / Gauge: 1 Barrel Length: 12" Serial Number: 10821. Bargain
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Given the number of people who collect flare guns it is amazing that there is not more written on the subject. Not sure it especially due to gun control, maybe more that they are easy to carry. Cowboy & Old Western History
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