This slow introduction into commercial and military markets earned much confidence in the rockets, and by 1922, their use was prolific. Here is a link https://archive.org/stream/plasticsurgeryof00gilluoft#page/254/mode/2up I leave this here in case it is of any future use Lucasdealmeidasm (talk) 10:30, 1 January 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply], The purpose of the link to Firearm is really for people who do not know what "firearm" means, ie a hand portable gun. Have them checked by a competent gunsmith 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). I have done a lot of research on various line throwing guns, and would be happy to share a copy upon request, or will try to post it on our other site, ArmsCollectors.com, and it will eventually be posted at http://ASOAC.org for whom it was written and first published. Nick Cooper (talk) 12:47, 3 May 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply], I'm coming across this rather late, butthe reference to "flare gun" may quite possibly be a matter of the writer of the lyrics of "Smoke on the Water" taking creative liberties in describing the event, rather than referring to the actual sequence of events. sheet") to conduct the required federal "Brady" instant background check, and Buy now price is $500 US. Overall fine to excellent outside with most of the gloss black paint finish remaining. ( Sn. British 1917 Dated WWI Webley & Scott No2-MkI Flare/Signal Pistol. 1 Mark I signal pistol with a shoulder stock, or the No. It is of brass, and steel construction with walnut grips. 4/7/2023, Edged Weapons Advanced This product is not available for shipping in US state(s). We prefer you ask by e-mail so we will have time to pull items before answering, 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. (pre-1899) Dating from the 1920s this Schermuly Line Throwing Rocket Pistol has a brass frame and chamber, while the rocket tube, or barrel, is steel. By downloading or embedding any image, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. However, a gun also introduced recoil, a bad thing on the deck of a wet ship, and to achieve a distance equal to that of a rocket required a massive powder charge that often risked breaking the line. Important D 1439. Scarce, Original, WW2 Imperial Japanese Navy, Second Variation Type 90 Triple Barrelled Flare/ Sign up to receive the latest news, advice and ads, straight to your inbox. 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. Products: 584 Ordering Besides the guns Gaynor covers 29 holster or carrying kits, and 19 different types of cartridges, along with a 10 page table with more detailed info on cartridges. William Schermuly 1857-1929 was one of the fathers of modern rocketry. I'd guess that it's someone's name, or a company's name, since it's capitalised, but I can't find anything via an Internet search about it. Editors have permission to delete these "External links modified" talk page sections if they want to de-clutter talk pages, but see the RfC before doing mass systematic removals. etc. Books on This riot gun is one of several patterns which have seen service with the British Army, most notably during the 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland. William Schermuly 1857-1929 was one of the fathers of modern rocketry. Webley Schermuly 12bore Single Shot Flare Pistol (R/H) - S/H 295 US$355/333. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. I was going to include the riot gun, not sure why I forgot! This is a scarce, commercial proofed British No. here for telephone contact information. This line thrower uses the RARE SQUARE BUTT . 150 pounder Armstrong Gun at West Poin The Snider Bullet 11/5/16, British Schermuly line throwing gun at auction. A very unusual Schermuly Line Throwing Pistol that was invented for saving life at sea. Category Other Guns. We There is a poorly struck crown over E on the lockplate, similar to that used by several French arsenals. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > . 2. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. firing or any other use of any firearm we sell. This is on the same page as a good sketch of the item. Regards, DesertPipeline (talk) 08:31, 9 March 2021 (UTC)Reply[reply], Maybe add a link to the hunter's signal for more insight? 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. Webley-Schermuly Gas / Riot Gun, Wood Stock, Metal Alloy, Missing Front Sight Post, 37mm *Good* Out of stock. This example shows the less common fluid filled clinometer level. 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. 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. For his contributions, most line throwing guns are known as Lyle guns to this day. Buy new and used guns or search for gun dealers and shops. His first observations involved the surf crews and their inherent faults. D 1461 - D 1461 The compact system could project a half inch line up to three quarters of a mile away. One of those guns that isnt unusual in its appearance, yet performs its task in an unusual manner is the Schermuly Line Throwing gun. Everything, Longarms 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. ANTIQUE- no FFL needed. It is for the location of a Schermuly Line Thrower extension. Upper photos show the gun for sale; lower photo shows a different gun with a rocket so you can see what they look like. In the UK, I believe that flare guns are actually illegal, and are thus not "commonly found in rescue kits". 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. British proofs on frame and barrel. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. FFL holders often charge a small fee for handling these transfers, as well as An excellent example of as scarce line thrower/flare pistol. Discussion in 'Fireworks Nostalgia, Collectables And History' started by Crouchy, Aug 4, 2020. Notice- Because of bureaucratic requirements, we cannot sell cartridge firearms 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. 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. 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. 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. $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. These would have been used in the Royal Flying Corps signal guns, either for signaling from the ground to aircraft or vice versa. The word Schermuly is synonymous with an illumination parachute flare but where does it come from? WW2 1944 U. S. Navy Sedgley MK IV 37mm Flare/ Signal Pistol. The fact that it remained in production through World War II is further testament to its reliability and necessity. Mechanism Deactivated. We believe they were made this particular length specifically for the Royal Navy, as the increased barrel length gave a much greater range when firing flares at sea and also made it easier to hold whilst aboard a moving ship. FLARE GUNS & LINE THROWING GUNS FOR COLLECTORS: . The pattern #179997 is noted on the frame. 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. Original Items: Only one set available. Furthermore, firing was often done into the winds, which shortened the devices effective range and made precise aiming more difficult still. Not to mention, that crews were not available in every town. This would probably clean up with some steel wool and WD-40. militaria page, Collectible Carried in a case along with its rope and launcher, this looked like a giant, mounted bottle rocket and unfortunately, utilized a cardboard-type paper case. Advert Login Register. R' Gebruder Rempt Suhl. Please feel free to email me. This is a pair of extremely rare WWI Schermuly flare pistols fitted with extra long barrel extensions. Prices: British Pounds, Arundel Militaria. Robert Shackleton outfitted one on the Endurance, and other famous explorers gave their glowing endorsements. Conrad was the business brains, but his younger brother Alfred my grandfather was the company pyrotechnical expert. New lower starting price and lower buy it now price! The brass butt cap, trigger guard and band have a mellow golden patina. The example offered is a classic of this type of line throwing. Firearms with fascinating histories such as this abound in our firearms auctions, and the 2018 June Regional Firearms Auction is no exception. This is a good 38mm calibre Flare Pistol. D 1501. 2 Mark I Pyrotechnic Pistol based on a Webley frame, and the Mark III Signal Pistol based on the Mark IV Webley introduced in 1915. After leaving the sea in 1880, he of course had a soft spot for the men who still earned their living there and often risked their lives. holders in your area, we may be able to help you find one willing to handle transfers. 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. Still, the unit was compact, easy to set up, and is said to have a range of approximately 285 meters. 20069. Product Information This is an extremely rare WWI Schermuly flare pistol fitted with an extra long barrel extension. $575.00 (View Picture), **NEW ADDITION** 19995 RARE WW1 37mm BRITISH FLARE GUN CARTRIDGE- DEC 1918 - Paper case with brass base marked ELEY LONDON- and closing wad marked have lots of neat: The barrel and lock are not rusted or pitted, but do have dried oil and crud and staining mixed with a dull steel gray. The bore has corrosion from firing and poor cleaning, or maybe just exposure to salt air for extended periods. To improve his rocket powered line thrower, many issues that plagued early rocketry students arose. INVENTED BY WILLIAM SCHERMULY BORN IN 1847 AND DIED IN 1929 . There are also stories of attaching a grappling hook of sorts to it and firing it over barbed wire so that it could be more easily pulled away. D 1461 - D 1461 20069. A non gun, this is a WW1 Schermuly Flare Gun/Line thrower. SERIAL NUMBER 21701. here for telephone contact information. 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. Categories: 7 The entire lot for only $95.00 (View Picture), 22157 RED FLARE PARACHUTE SIGNAL- KILGORE #52 - P52 PISTOL PROJECTED PARACHUTE RED FLARE DISTRESS SIGNAL APPROVED BY U.S. COAST GUARD 160.024/2/4, manufactured by the Kilgore Dorporation, Toone, TN, division of International Flare Signal . 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 March 1989, and expiration date of September 1992 is ink stamped on side. We This is a good 38mm calibre Flare Pistol. Click here for more information. 10/25/2022 Schermuly made them from the 1920s up WW2 1944 U. S. Navy Sedgley MK IV 37mm Flare/ Signal Pistol. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Following his lead, numerous ship-borne devices became available to save grounded ships, but they were inaccurate, prone to water damage, complicated, or worse. This is an Swedish 38mm Flare/ Signal Pistol. Webley Schermuly 12bore Single Shot Flare Pistol (R/H) - S/H (1) S/H Shetland Trade Seller 1 1/2 Flare pistol with proofed 12g adaptor used for firing bird scaring cartridges. What is the difference in the "process"? This example shows a 1 5/8" bore in the 13" barrel. Change). Multiple types of line throwing devices have been invented over the years since 1807 when George Manby came up with a mortar for the purpose of line throwing, followed by David Lyles cannons in the 1870s and shoulder fired guns by Ingersoll, Coston and others in the0s and later. Found in a warehouse on the Northeastern Seaboard of the United States where it has laid undisturbed for over 100 years! Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.170.24.122 (talk) 10:41, 25 June 2013 (UTC)Reply[reply], I think this is what is called in the UK a pen flare, and is not peculiar to Russia. This is an old English made Schermuly Line Throwing Gun. The serial number 10290 is matching on the barrel unit and the frame. SIGNAL KIGHTS MK 2 He had served aboard vessels at sea and knew of how many lives were lost each year due to shipwrecks. 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. Left flat has an illegible oval cartouche of some sort. This period of numerous rejections and disinterest, he dubbed, his heartbreak years. Eventually, early adopters began to step forward. The piece shows British proofs a stamping S4 on the frame and original paint on the grip panels 15 BN (Battalion ) on the left and No 11 on the right. The pistol is based on the Webley & Scott brass flare pistol, with a steel barrel extension to take a rocket that would propel a wire over distance. This is a Schermuly type life saving line throwing gun which uses a small pistol type launcher firing a stubby impulse-ignition cartridge. Before firing, a rocket motor with an attached wire frame sticking back for attachment of the line is inserted in the muzzle. Schermulys invention didnt just disappear with the glory days of the British Empire. An excellent bibliography and good index complete this book. 10/25/2022 Fun bit of kit, best not to fire them when wearing synthetic gloves though, as I discovered the hard way! Robert Shackleton outfitted one on the Endurance, and other famous explorers gave their glowing endorsements. BRITISH WW2 MILITARY ISSUED COMBINATION LINE THROWING AND FLARE GUN. Brass Frame from British flare pistol, and steel Barrel. Military Manuals any other paperwork required in your area before allowing you to take possession. Brass and steel barrel. Sn 18196: 30 - 18196: 30 I think this just muddies the waters. It was so successful that in 1938, a new act made it a requirement for all ships over 80 tons or 50 feet in length. A non gun, this is a WW1 Schermuly Flare Gun/Line thrower. after 1898 can only be shipped to someone with a Federal Firearms License (FFL). Schermuly Rocket Pistol Apparatus Ltd Rocket flare firing gun 1 Inch Flare/Very/signal Pistol. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. This is a pair of extremely rare WWI Schermuly flare pistols fitted with extra long barrel extensions. Within a year the business was stable. 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. OUT OF STOCK- OUT OF PRINT- LOOK ON USED BOOK LISTS- WORTH THE SEARCH! In WWI the Canadian Army used them for projecting telegraph cables from trench to trench whilst under fire and a rocket that fired a grappling hook to enable barbed wire entanglements to be quietly pulled away also found some use. When the rocket reaches the shore, or the vessel in distress, the light weight shot line is used to haul over a larger line to carry out rescue operation. Digital files of films and sound recordings are available at cost depending on intended use. Finally, he came up with a design that was small, easily aimed and fired, accurate and simple to use the Schermuly Rocket Pistol Apparatus. Does anyone know the situation in the rest of the world? Ships still carry line throwers in various configuration, and they are also widely used by firefighters. When fired, the flash from the cartridge ignites the rocket motor which then travels up to 250 yards. Also send me selected promotions from trusted 3rd parties. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. Webley Schermuly Riot Gun, launcher, grenade, moving barrel Label This riot gun is one of several patterns which have seen service with the British Army, most notably during the 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland. to e-mail us. on our books page. Suppliers of quality deactivated guns. 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. 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. When fired, the impulse ignition cartridge flash ignites the rocket motor and kicks the rocket out on its way. His rockets would propel grapnel hooks, which were used by U.S. Rangers on D-Day. It is a terrifying thought to be so close to shore, but trapped aboard a ship disintegrating with every crash of the waves. or check with the owner if they are consignment pieces. The basic concept was invented by Richard Schermuly, a British seaman and inventor around the beginning of the 20th century. Subcategory Flare . It German Hebel 27mm Trench Flare/ Signal Pistol By 'Gebr. 3/9/2023, Ammunition for Collectors The device would have to be inexpensive, reliable, compact, and easy to use even in the worst of conditions. This is a December 1918 dated example with the top wad markings clean and legible. Thankyou for the article. 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. Ruger 10-22 DSP SP classic .22LR semi automatic sporting rifle. If you don't have e-mail click Both pistols have relatively low serial numbers one of which is just 910. Firearms with fascinating histories such as this abound in our firearms auctions, and the 2018 June Regional Firearms Auction is no exception. This might sound a bit Heath Robinson but apparently, there were successes when used from ships. By ordering from this listing, In fact, it worked so well that Schermulys grandson was often used in its firing demonstrations at only 8-years old. 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. Despite his success at the exposition, Schermuly saw virtually no interest in his invention. FLARE GUNS & LINE THROWING GUNS FOR COLLECTORS: LOT- [number painted over]/ $22.00 (View Picture), 20873 U.S. LINE THROWING GUN- KILGORE MODEL GR-52 - Serial number 617 with USCG approval 160/040/4/0 as marked on the frame. My old man has a couple of the line throwing guns too beauties. It has its original undamaged wood grips. For example, successfully firing a cannon from shore at a ship required a great deal of skill and aiming, let alone attempting to do so during a squall. Made in a pistol form, it was a smaller, lighter, simpler form of a line thrower allowing them to be used more widely and practically. The fire plume and smoke trail made the line easy to find for the rescuing surf crews. 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