From its inception circa 1878 to the early 20th century, the Lyle gun was an effective naval tool. Surprisingly still functional. The Schermuly system saved countless lives at sea. The flare gun launcher fit the bill. He was famous for his invention of sea rescue, line throwing apparatus including rockets and flare pistols. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Military Manuals It was reborn many times with the demands of the Second World War. The compact system could project a half inch line up to three quarters of a mile away. No special action is required regarding these talk page notices, other than regular verification using the archive tool instructions below. This page is not available in other languages. 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. Categories: 7 Free exhibitions held in venues, which do not charge an entry fee. WW2 1944 U. S. Navy Sedgley MK IV 37mm Flare/ Signal Pistol. Please use the print button in the share bar at the top of the page. 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. 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. Buy now price is $500 US. 12/7/2022, U.S. Longarms Books on The preceding unsigned comment was added by 206.194.127.112 (talk contribs) . A non gun, this is a WW1 Schermuly Flare Gun/Line thrower. This example shows the less common fluid filled clinometer level. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. This is an excellent condition British WW1 era brass Trench flare pistol. Not to mention that Schermuly also saw immense benefit in the visibility of a rocket being fired toward shore. British proofs on frame and barrel. to ship. 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. are glad to answer any questions about the items we offer. 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. Usually comprised entirely of volunteers, the crews, while brave, often lacked training or expertise with equipment such as the Lyle gun. Also one cardboard shipping box for ten M44A2 yellow single star cartridges. 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. 2. militaria page, Collectible In fact, it worked so well that Schermulys grandson was often used in its firing demonstrations at only 8-years old. What is the difference in the "process"? D 1460 - D Flare Pistol 26. Click here for more information. This product is not available for international shipping. Prices: British Pounds, Arundel Militaria. Hebel 27mm Trench Flare/ Signal Pistol By \'Gebr.R\' Gebruder Rempt Suhl. Schermuly made similar devices for three different sizes of rockets, 30mm, 41mm . I was going to include the riot gun, not sure why I forgot! Both are still in fabulous condition and in perfect working order. 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. 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. I know this applies to the Very pistol. This would probably clean up with some steel wool and WD-40. whole: L: 82.2cms WEBLEY SCHERMULY LINE GUN / FLARE PISTOL Webley Schermuly 1inch caliber line gun / flare pistol. This is a good 38mm calibre Flare Pistol. His rockets would propel grapnel hooks, which were used by U.S. Rangers on D-Day. SIGNAL KIGHTS MK 2 Buy now price is $500 US. 20069. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. 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. It German Hebel 27mm Trench Flare/ Signal Pistol By 'Gebr. This is a good WW1 German Hebel 27mm calibre Flare Pistol. (pre-1899) 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. any state or federal fees for the background check. This is a pair of extremely rare WWI Schermuly flare pistols fitted with extra long barrel extensions. Sign me up to the gunstar.co.uk newsletter, Send me offers and promotions from third parties. I discovered that it is missing the extractor, but since no one has the impulse cartridges or rockets any more who cares. Thompson, C. R. (1946). The design is based on the WWI Webley MKIII* brass flare pistols of the same period however, this pair have much longer barrel extensions measuring 6.5 inches with the overall barrel length being 9 inches. Excellent bore. Add to Compare. Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.183.50.187 (talk) 07:40, 8 May 2013 (UTC)Reply[reply], I have corrected the erroneous caption on the British pistol, that the stud was for attaching the pistol to a vehicle or aircraft because it was not. For his contributions, most line throwing guns are known as Lyle guns to this day. 4/7/2023, Collectors Buy Webley Schermuly Multi-Purpose Anti-Riot Flare Gun Launcher (Bossk Blaster): GunBroker is the largest seller of Other Collectible Guns Collectible Firearms All: 907616996. Collectible Antique Handguns any other paperwork required in your area before allowing you to take possession. OUT OF STOCK- OUT OF PRINT- LOOK ON USED BOOK LISTS- WORTH THE SEARCH! Made by Schermuly on a brass framed signal (flare) pistol No.1 Mk III* with the addition of a steel barrel and handle. It was reported that the boat exploded and sunked from this act. This is a 37mm cartridge with the case about 1 1/8 long and overall length of 7 1/8. 12/7/2022, Books for Please feel free to email me. Creating a business account is free, and gives you access to an extended range of services and packages with better pricing. 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. This is a scarce, commercial proofed British No. The new apparatus would utilize the quick-firing, weather-proof projectile less effected by wind, as well as the far-traveling, easy-to-see, virtually recoilless rocket that wouldnt snap the lifelines. Condition Report. 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. The penjector is fitted with a stainless-steel spring and striker pin. 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. Holsters, Model Rocket flare fir. NO FFL required. Mechanism Deactivated. However, it was not enough. SERIAL NUMBER 21701. & 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. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple FaQ for additional information. CARTRIDGE, 1 in. I think this just muddies the waters. particular Line gun. IWM collections. Cowboy & Old Western History Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. You can unsubscribe at any time. Caliber / Gauge: 1 Barrel Length: 12" Serial Number: 10821. This example shows a 1 5/8" bore in the 13" barrel. It has a 9" Barrel with octagonal breech An excellent British WW1 brass 1" Mk. 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. 3/9/2023, Ammunition for Collectors $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. 10/25/2022 For more information on William Schermuly and all other types of line throwing guns, see my article in the Bulletin of the American Society of Arms Collectors at https://americansocietyofarmscollectors.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2015-B111-Line-Throwing-Guns.pdf Schermulys invention didnt just disappear with the glory days of the British Empire. Following his lead, numerous ship-borne devices became available to save grounded ships, but they were inaccurate, prone to water damage, complicated, or worse. May be of some relevance, considering the extensive description of the injury. Conrad was the business brains, but his younger brother Alfred my grandfather was the company pyrotechnical expert. This was a gun that could shoot off lines over a distance of 250 yards. Overall excellent condition. Despite his success at the exposition, Schermuly saw virtually no interest in his invention. Although the precise identification is a bit murky, this is a handsome gun, in excellent condition. The device would have to be inexpensive, reliable, compact, and easy to use even in the worst of conditions. Despite his success at the exposition, Schermuly saw virtually no interest in his invention. 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. you certify that you understand and agree to these terms. It didnt take long before the British Admiralty was eating crow and the SPRA was adopted into the standard equipment aboard the Royal Navy. The dealer will have you fill out a 4473 form ("yellow $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 245 US$306/278 Verey 1 inch Single Shot Flare Pistol (R/H) - S/H (6) S/H Buckinghamshire The wood grips are made of mahogany. Despite achieving some success with the apparatus Schermuly wanted further improvements, especially in the ease of use department. Alternatively, search more than 1 million objects from It is a terrifying thought to be so close to shore, but trapped aboard a ship disintegrating with every crash of the waves. When water-based transportation and shipping was so prevalent and important, the impact of his life saving devices cannot be overlooked, no matter how easy it may be do so in a modern world where that technology has largely been replaced. This is an old English made Schermuly Line Throwing Gun. 20069. $40.00 (View Picture). (low melting point) And on one memorable occasion I came within a few steps of being brained by the metal sleeve for the rocket dropping out of the sky, Dont forget the early webley/schermuly riot guns too http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30032636, Occasionally the twecky household received stocks of shelf expired schermuly marine products to be (illegally, I am sure) disposed of on bonfire night. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. British Schermuly`S Wwi & 2 Line Throwing / Flare Gun For Sale at GunAuction.com - 11192178 NEW REDUCED PRICE, WAS $650 NOW $575 This is a RARE Square Butt, Shermuly's Line Throwing Rocket / Flare Gun. Long story short, it worked. Just the thing to spice up your flare gun collection. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Some 96 different Flare or Signal pistols are covered, with dimensions and some historical background and information on maker and the intended use. a FFL dealer in your area. Looping back to the green suited use of the Schermuly, Very interesting and often neglected subject. Headquarters. This is an old English made Schermuly Line Throwing Gun. If you do not have a C&R FFL, then we can only ship guns made after 1898 to 1. D 1461 - D 1461 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. Still, the unit was compact, easy to set up, and is said to have a range of approximately 285 meters. It is a simple shotgun-like device, designed to project riot control munitions, such as CS gas projectiles or, more commonly, baton rounds. Creating a business account is free, and gives you access to an extended range of services and packages with better pricing. Original Items: Only one set available. For his contributions, most line throwing guns are known as Lyle guns to this day. 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 old English made Schermuly Line Throwing Gun. It is a simple shotgun-like device, designed to project riot control munitions, such as CS gas projectiles or, more commonly, baton rounds. The fire plume and smoke trail made the line easy to find for the rescuing surf crews. NOTE: THE ITEMS BELOW ARE "ANTIQUES" AND DO NOT REQUIRE A FFL FOR SHIPMENT. This Line Throwing gun is in EXCELLENT CONDITION, In fact the best condition I have ever seen one in, as most of these have been Used, and Abused for two world wars and then some. LOT- [number painted over]/ HE WAS THE FOUNDING FATHER MODERN ROCKETRY ! When fired, the flash from the cartridge ignites the rocket motor which then travels up to 250 yards. D 1501. 450 ONO. But how to achieve all this? Nimrod Erez) shuts 5 flares from a flare gun on Eygeption patrol boat at the Marsa Talamat battle. 1776 - 1941 Overall fine to excellent outside with most of the gloss black paint finish remaining. 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. This is a very useful and accurately researched book on this specialized topic, which we use every time we encounter any flare or signal gun, and one that anyone interested in Flare or Signal guns needs in their library. This is a very Trench flare/signal pistol by gebruder & co suhl. There is a drawing and info for each of 37 U.S. flare and signal guns, ranging from Civil War Army and Navy models up to late 20th century commercial products. Subcategory Flare . (LogOut/ 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. 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. 4/7/2023, Edged Weapons However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. INVENTED BY WILLIAM SCHERMULY BORN IN 1847 AND DIED IN 1929 . to customers outside the United States. Also send me selected promotions from trusted 3rd parties. The rocket is inserted into the barrel, and a impulse-ignition cartridge is inserted into the breech of the gun. 10/25/2022 Buy new and used guns or search for gun dealers and shops. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. This is a pair of extremely rare WWI Schermuly flare pistols fitted with extra long barrel extensions. In 1912, the Royal Mail Steam Packet utilized Schermuly rockets and others would follow. It fires a 1" flare, or a cartridge used to launch a line pulling rocket. *********Please note serial number 910 has now sold *************. Return 5636) For this item, that is: If you would like to use IWM collections materials in a way that is not covered above, require a commercial licence, high-resolution copies, or have manipulation requests, please contact theMedia Sales & Licensing Team. One of those guns that isnt unusual in its appearance, yet performs its task in an unusual manner is the Schermuly Line Throwing gun. 3 photos new British 1917 Dated WWI Webley & Scott 'No2-MkI' Flare/Signal Pistol. 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. Not to mention, that crews were not available in every town. This is an Swedish 38mm Flare/ Signal Pistol. Within a year the business was stable. Information- click here. It was reborn many times with the demands of the Second World War. http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30032636. Sn:5636. You can unsubscribe at any time. Firearms with fascinating histories such as this abound in our firearms auctions, and the 2018 June Regional Firearms Auction is no exception. R' Gebruder Rempt Suhl. sheet") to conduct the required federal "Brady" instant background check, and 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. The wire could be attached to a cable to help transfer people from ship to ship or shore to ship. Dubbed Lyles Life Saving Gun, it was a very important contribution to sea-faring communities, especially in a time when much trade and travel was conducted via waterway. WW2 Type 90 Japanese Naval DOUBLE Barrelled Flare / Signal pistol. The barrel and lock are not rusted or pitted, but do have dried oil and crud and staining mixed with a dull steel gray. 1945 - Present 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. Tweckyspat would be interested in contacting you or your Dad re your connection to Schermuly. *UK 2017 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED*. Brass and steel barrel. Light to moderate wear throughout. Robert Shackleton outfitted one on the Endurance, and other famous explorers gave their glowing endorsements.
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