The fact that it remained in production through World War II is further testament to its reliability and necessity. Long story short, it worked. Besides, ship-borne lifesaving devices could also be used from ship to ship while at sea. 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. In the nearly half-century prior, ships that had foundered or run aground had very few options. From its inception circa 1878 to the early 20th century, the Lyle gun was an effective naval tool. Products: 584 holders in your area, we may be able to help you find one willing to handle transfers. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Schermuly Wwi Line Throwing Flare Gun British Excellent - 6160953 Buyer Tip: Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. An excellent bibliography and good index complete this book. 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. The wire could be attached to a cable to help transfer people from ship to ship or shore to ship. Some 96 different Flare or Signal pistols are covered, with dimensions and some historical background and information on maker and the intended use. He had served aboard vessels at sea and knew of how many lives were lost each year due to shipwrecks. The wood grips are made of mahogany. The Schermuly Rocket Pistol Apparatus (SPRA) 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. IWM collections. We I have just modified one external link on Flare gun. This is a very Trench flare/signal pistol by gebruder & co suhl. May be of some relevance, considering the extensive description of the injury. These features suggest it may have been intended for use as an initial attack weapon with no intention to reload immediately, but follow up with hand to hand combat with a sword or cutlass- such as cavalry, naval use, or even coast guard/customs type groups. To meet demand Schermuly brought his three grown sons into the business. Although the precise identification is a bit murky, this is a handsome gun, in excellent condition. 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. In 1912, the Royal Mail Steam Packet utilized Schermuly rockets and others would follow. This is an excellent condition British WW1 era brass Trench flare pistol. British Webley & Scott #1 MK 2 Flare Gun Barrel w/Extractor, 1 Inch Bore *Good* . Sn 18196: 30 - 18196: 30 20426 RED STAR PARACHUTE SIGNAL- KILGORE #52 - # 52 RED STAR PARACHUTE SIGNAL APPROVED BY U.S. COAST GUARD MERCHANT MARINE INSPECTION manufactured by the International Flare Signal Division of the Kilgore Mfg. Following his lead, numerous ship-borne devices became available to save grounded ships, but they were inaccurate, prone to water damage, complicated, or worse. The basic concept was invented by Richard Schermuly, a British seaman and inventor around the beginning of the 20th century. To order Call 01547 529093 or 05603 416575 or email sales@deactivated-guns.co.uk. Non-Commercial educational use for the purpose of teaching and instruction, including internal training. Having used the line throwing gun in anger from a heaving R.A.F launch . VERY RED STAR November 1918. Loaded, live round, but due to age and apparent poor storages sold as display item only and not safe for actual use. Mechanically good, and in original flint, not a reconversion. By 1887 he was developing ideas for ship-based rescue lines, and by 1897 he was exhibiting his Schermuly life saving rocket at Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee Exposition and winning the gold medal to boot. (maritime distress flares in the UK are fired from a hand-held tube, a little like a "roman candle" firework) --Canthusus 15:07, 14 October 2005 (UTC)Reply[reply], Does anyone know the difference between how a firearm operates vs how a flare gun operates. 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. This is an Swedish 38mm Flare/ Signal Pistol. This is a good WW1 German Hebel 27mm calibre Flare Pistol. 2. and make no claims as to fitness for use. Beautiful AYA No4 12 Bore Side by Side Shotgun. Longarms Produced during the 1920's and highly successful for the throwing of line from shore to ship, or ship. 1 Mark III flare signal pistol marked SPRA for the Schermuly Pyrotechnic Rocket Association on the frame and commercial crown proofs on the barrel. 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. 10/25/2022 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. 1776 - 1941 2.8 Relby-V10 Targeting Rifle (Schermuly Multi-Purpose Gun) 3 Other Weapons 3.1 Scatter Gun (Franchi SPAS-12) 3.2 Smart Rocket (M20B1 "Super Bazooka") Blaster Pistols BlasTech DH-17 Blaster Pistol (C1 Submachine Gun) The Sterling SMG -based DH-17 pistol is one of the first weapons players can unlock, available at rank 3. Webley-Schermuly Gas / Riot Gun, Wood Stock, Metal Alloy, Missing Front Sight Post, 37mm *Good* Out of stock. 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. Personal use for non-commercial research and private study and other uses under the UKs exceptions to copyright and those exceptions to copyright in place where the user is located. 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. The bore has corrosion from firing and poor cleaning, or maybe just exposure to salt air for extended periods. here is another example, http://www.classic-firearms.co.uk/antique-classic-section-582-firearms.html. These flare gun based launchers replaced purpose built cannon and rockets used earlier. However, it was not enough. hello: were the 1870 snider cavalry carbines rare with checkered stock and engraved sidelock? Original Items: Only one set available. It was also during the first world war that the idea came to develop this kind of items to make communication at the front safer by firing off messages, instead of sending messengers . The pistol barrel has an extra handle to steady the gun when firing. information about ordering firearms from us! $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. Still, the unit was compact, easy to set up, and is said to have a range of approximately 285 meters. By 1926, the Schermuly Pistol Rocket Appartus, Ltd. took form, and the family business could now produce their own device to their own satisfaction. Return 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. Collectible U.S. Longarms (post 1898), Collectible Foreign Longarms (post 1898, Collectible Handguns (post 1898), collectible 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. The rocket has a U shaped wire frame attached to it, hinged to allow it to hang down below the gun before firing. RadioKAOS / Talk to me, Billy / Transmissions 17:28, 14 November 2013 (UTC)Reply[reply], 26.5mm is not 1 inch (25.4mm) Is that a different metric standard for flares? 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 slow introduction into commercial and military markets earned much confidence in the rockets, and by 1922, their use was prolific. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Not to mention, that crews were not available in every town. 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. 1945 - Present 245 US$306/278 Verey 1 inch Single Shot Flare Pistol (R/H) - S/H (6) S/H Buckinghamshire This is on the same page as a good sketch of the item. Bayonets The Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus by Joel R Kolander. Military History This is an old English made Schermuly Line Throwing Gun. directly to you, as long as there are no state or local restrictions (California??). 20069. WW2 Type 90 Japanese Naval DOUBLE Barrelled Flare / Signal pistol. Within a year the business was stable. 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. Buy now price is $500 US. *********Please note serial number 910 has now sold *************. Crapper & Co Ltd. 5636) An excellent example of as scarce line thrower/flare pistol. FFL holders often charge a small fee for handling these transfers, as well as Light to moderate wear throughout. Blog Dealer Search Wanted Guns . Lines were necessarily light to achieve maximum distance, and were often used to establish larger, sturdier lines. INERT- no flammable or explosive materials. It is a terrifying thought to be so close to shore, but trapped aboard a ship disintegrating with every crash of the waves. But how to achieve all this? FLARE GUNS & LINE THROWING GUNS FOR COLLECTORS: Tweckyspat would be interested in contacting you or your Dad re your connection to Schermuly. Still, the unit was compact, easy to set up, and is said to have a range of approximately 285 meters. after 1898 can only be shipped to someone with a Federal Firearms License (FFL). on our books page. The dealer will have you fill out a 4473 form ("yellow 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. Schermuly surmised that to remedy these short-comings, a lifeline could instead be fired from the vessel. Categories: 7 But, the British Admiralty still didnt see a need for his line throwers. Long story short, it worked. The compact system could project a half inch line up to three quarters of a mile away. Prices: British Pounds, Arundel Militaria. By ordering from this listing, The fire plume and smoke trail made the line easy to find for the rescuing surf crews. to e-mail us. Mechanism works great. Also, ships were often dependent on the surf crews for rescue. 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. Condition Report. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. Breech end of the barrel has British Broad Arrow property marking ink stamped, so this was likely used by the Royal Navy or RNLI, probably circa WW2 to 1970s. Flares and distress signals were also made in many versions. William Schermuly 1857-1929 was one of the fathers of modern rocketry. 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. A non gun, this is a WW1 Schermuly Flare Gun/Line thrower. 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. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Discussion in 'Fireworks Nostalgia, Collectables And History' started by Crouchy, Aug 4, 2020. The PAC Rocket used a 6 pound rocket motor to propel a steel line held aloft by a parachute to protect airfields and ships against dive bombers. Brass frame. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Buy new and used guns or search for gun dealers and shops. It German Hebel 27mm Trench Flare/ Signal Pistol By 'Gebr. 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. A very unusual Schermuly Line Throwing Pistol that was invented for saving life at sea. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. He had served aboard vessels at sea and knew of how many lives were lost each year due to shipwrecks. 10/25/2022 A tremendous swimmer, a fighter, and an adventurous spirit, the man did not lack for courage, nor the vocabulary of an old salt, once describing himself as an old blue water windjammer shellback (translation: a sailor who went out into deep ocean on the largest sailing cargo ships and crossed the equator). In the UK, I believe that flare guns are actually illegal, and are thus not "commonly found in rescue kits". Hebel 27mm Trench Flare/ Signal Pistol By \'Gebr.R\' Gebruder Rempt Suhl. 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. Firearms with fascinating histories such as this abound in our firearms auctions, and the 2018 June Regional Firearms Auction is no exception. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. Lanyard loop. 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. Poor Sir Thomas Crapper How exemplary work lives on in peoples mind(shaped by language): The origins of the word crap is not entirely known, but it is known that it was commonly used in England to refer to rubbish or chaff, but fell out of use in the 16th century, long before Thomas Crapper and his company came along. INVENTED BY WILLIAM SCHERMULY BORN IN 1847 AND DIED IN 1929 . This is the International Number 2 size unit, using 41mm rockets, with 15 7/8 barrel. Schermuly made similar devices for three different sizes of rockets, 30mm, 41mm . Headquarters. Gvjschermuly@gmail.com thanks. A line firing gun, as opposed to a rocket, would take care of many of his issues: it fired instantaneously and made aiming easier, its projectiles would be less effected by wind and less prone to water damage. 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. Compact Distress Signal Order code: 9556660 The lightweight, Pains Wessex Compact Distress Signal pack contains 3 red aerial flare cartridges and a penjector firing mechanism, all enclosed in a tough, water-resistant case. Ordering OUT OF STOCK- OUT OF PRINT- LOOK ON USED BOOK LISTS- WORTH THE SEARCH! Overall fine condition, although bore is dirty, and some scrapes on the barrel paint. Cheers.InternetArchiveBot (Report bug) 02:46, 2 October 2017 (UTC)Reply[reply], During 73 war between Eygept and Israel, a naval officer (lut. ( Sn. *UK 2017 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED*. 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: click SERIAL NUMBER 21701. Built by Schermuly in the 20's, this gun was based on a flare pistol, and included an extended barrel which would accept a rocket attached to a steel line, which was then attached to a rope. 3/9/2023, Foreign Militaria (Other) This is a good 38mm calibre Flare Pistol. From ship to shore: The biography of William Schermuly and the history of the Schermuly Pistorl Rocket Apparatus Ltd.London: Victoria House Printing. The Schermuly Rocket Pistol Apparatus (SPRA) 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. Disintegrating with every crash of the 20th century, the unit was compact, easy to set up, is! 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