This is a very Trench flare/signal pistol by gebruder & co suhl. Overall excellent condition. you certify that you understand and agree to these terms. D 1460 - D Flare Pistol 26. tools, etc on our parts page Gvjschermuly@gmail.com thanks. A short wire leader is attached to the U-frame and the shot line is attached to the wire, keeping it far enough from the rocket exhaust to avoid being burned. militaria page, Collectible (see Marsa Telamt battle on vikipedia). However, it was not enough. His third son, Conrad David, a man who at the age of 21 had become the youngest RSM in the British Army, helped to bring the SPRA to fruition. Usually comprised entirely of volunteers, the crews, while brave, often lacked training or expertise with equipment such as the Lyle gun. The level shows the proper elevationto hold the flare gun when it is used as a line thrower. British 1917 Dated WWI Webley & Scott No2-MkI Flare/Signal Pistol. It is for the location of a Schermuly Line Thrower extension. 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. Please see our. *********Please note serial number 910 has now sold *************. His first observations involved the surf crews and their inherent faults. Rare* WW2 Type 90 Japanese Naval DOUBLE Barrelled Flare / Signal pistol. Advanced 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. This WWII line throwing gun is also rare, as most known variations have the original flaregun round butt on the frame. Also send me selected promotions from trusted 3rd parties. Q&A 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. Digital files of films and sound recordings are available at cost depending on intended use. 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. Lodged in mud, sand, or rock, especially during a violent storm, is a poor place to be, and ships could be broken up quickly. I am not sure what the purpose of the article Firearm (tool) is but in this context someone who did not know might be think that the distinction between firearms and guns is that the former is not used to kill people! Left flat has an illegible oval cartouche of some sort. to Collectors Headquarters. This is an Swedish 38mm Flare/ Signal Pistol. 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 . A non gun, this is a WW1 Schermuly Flare Gun/Line thrower. 4/7/2023 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). The lifeboat maroon was particularly impressive. It German Hebel 27mm Trench Flare/ Signal Pistol By 'Gebr. 2. This is an old English made Schermuly Line Throwing Gun. 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. Lanyard loop. Click-here The term crap was still used somewhat in America though, coming over pre-16th century from England, and it is thought that one of the reasons American soldiers seemed to universally take to calling the toilet The Crapper is they found it funny with crap meaning something to the effect of refuse and that most of the cisterns and toilets in England were stamped with T. $40.00 (View Picture). 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. Finally, he came up with a design that was small, easily aimed and fired, accurate and simple to use the Schermuly Rocket Pistol Apparatus. This is unlikely to have been a Very pistol, given the location it was probably a moutain rescue flare gun (a far simpler device), but it definitely wasn't a simple hand-held flare. Despite his success at the exposition, Schermuly saw virtually no interest in his invention. William Schermuly was born in 1857 going to sea on HMS Warspite and a succession of other ships after. 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 He was famous for his invention of sea rescue, line throwing apparatus including rockets and flare pistols. From ship to shore: The biography of William Schermuly and the history of the Schermuly Pistorl Rocket Apparatus Ltd.London: Victoria House Printing. 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. The device would have to be inexpensive, reliable, compact, and easy to use even in the worst of conditions. 10/25/2022 holders in your area, we may be able to help you find one willing to handle transfers. A great, colorful addition to a collection of the U.S. flare pistols taking the 37mm cartridges, mainly used for signaling from aircraft, especially with the AN-M8 flare pistols. Long story short, it worked. So he did what anyone would do took the best of both inventions and combined them. This example shows a 1 5/8" bore in the 13" barrel. 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. Very scarce and no information found after a diligent search of everything I could think of. In 1929, just 19 days before he died, the Admiralty made it compulsory for all vessels over 500 tons to carry line throwers. Lodged in mud, sand, or rock, especially during a violent storm, is a poor place to be, and ships could be broken up quickly. 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. 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. I've long forgotten exactly where, though) his belief that the perpetrator actually fired a bottle rocket. This is a 37mm cartridge with the case about 1 1/8 long and overall length of 7 1/8. 3/9/2023, US Militaria All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. any other paperwork required in your area before allowing you to take possession. Mechanism Deactivated. Mechanism works great. 450 ONO. There is a poorly struck crown over E on the lockplate, similar to that used by several French arsenals. 1776 - 1941 This is the "International Number 2" size unit, using 41mm rockets, with 15 7/8" barrel. 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. 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. 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. See photo for details, including a small hole poked in the paper case- not a big deal, but we don't like to surprise people. British Webley & Scott #1 MK 2 Flare Gun Barrel w/Extractor, 1 Inch Bore *Good* . An excellent example of as scarce line thrower/flare pistol. Model Rocket flare fir. 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. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the Seller before bidding. WEBLEY SCHERMULY LINE GUN / FLARE PISTOL Webley Schermuly 1inch caliber line gun / flare pistol. Schermuly Rocket Pistol Apparatus Ltd Rocket flare firing gun 1 Inch Flare/Very/signal Pistol. 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. Growing up on an island, I would find quite a few fired flare cases and parachutes and found the odd live item too. Lines were necessarily light to achieve maximum distance, and were often used to establish larger, sturdier lines. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. If you don't have e-mail click Cowboy & Old Western History All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. Billlion (talk) 21:08, 6 July 2015 (UTC)Reply[reply], "Plastic Surgery of the Face" by Sir Harold Gillies, a work recording mostly the work of the author in facial reconstruction of WWI wounded, describes a case of a Verey Light injury to the face (an accident in this case). This piece bears the inventor's name and patt No 503324. It is also marked with serial number 80840 on the barrel and frame, and has the SCHERMULY'S PATENT information on the left side of the frame. Military Manuals 5636) The Next Generation To improve his rocket powered line thrower, many issues that plagued early rocketry students arose. Notice- Because of bureaucratic requirements, we cannot sell cartridge firearms Webley Schermuly 12bore Single Shot Flare Pistol (R/H) - S/H 295 US$355/333. A handsome example of the classic military single shot flintlock pistol, albeit lacking specific identification. Schermuly made them from the 1920s up . 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). 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. 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. 1. and make no claims as to fitness for use. British WWI 1916 Dated Brass 1 MkIII Trench Flare/Signal Pistol by Cogswell & Harrison London. SCHERMULY Hand Flare. Excellent bore. Conrad was the business brains, but his younger brother Alfred my grandfather was the company pyrotechnical expert. Use on personal social media accounts, provided the individuals are not promoting themselves commercially. gun. To be rescued, one would pray they had just beached next to a town with such a crew that was also equipped with a Lyle gun. One of those guns that isnt unusual in its appearance, yet performs its task in an unusual manner is the Schermuly Line Throwing gun. Category Other Guns. are glad to answer any questions about the items we offer. Schermuly surmised that to remedy these short-comings, a lifeline could instead be fired from the vessel. Caliber / Gauge: 1 Barrel Length: 12" Serial Number: 10821. From its inception circa 1878 to the early 20th century, the Lyle gun was an effective naval tool. 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 latter were originally large rubber bullets, but these were superseded by cylindrical projectiles made from PVC, which were found to be more accurate at long range and less likely to inflict lasting injury. 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. . Please take a moment to review my edit. Besides, ship-borne lifesaving devices could also be used from ship to ship while at sea. Beautiful AYA No4 12 Bore Side by Side Shotgun. IN CARTONS International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. LOT- [number painted over]/ 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. here for telephone contact information. These would include the No. (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. Ships still carry line throwers in various configuration, and they are also widely used by firefighters. Then again, for something designed to withstand being . 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. He had served aboard vessels at sea and knew of how many lives were lost each year due to shipwrecks. 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. From its inception circa 1878 to the early 20th century, the Lyle gun was an effective naval tool. 4/7/2023, Collectors & We prefer you ask by e-mail so we will have time to pull items before answering, These flare gun based launchers replaced purpose built cannon and rockets used earlier. This is the International Number 2 size unit, using 41mm rockets, with 15 7/8 barrel. whole: L: 82.2cms 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. WWII saw the Schermuly company providing all manner of rocket equipment for the war effort, from the PAC Rocket to the Grapnel Rocket used to great effect by the US Rangers on D Day. This is a good 38mm calibre Flare Pistol. This is on the same page as a good sketch of the item. Buy new and used guns or search for gun dealers and shops. Advert Login Register. You can unsubscribe at any time. What is the difference in the "process"? Parts, accessories, 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. JC Militaria Ltd. 3 photos. If you have a Curio & Relic FFL, we can ship items considered by the BATF During WWI & WWII the Royal Navy would fire flares high into the sky at night whilst patrolling for German U-Boats. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Not to mention that Schermuly also saw immense benefit in the visibility of a rocket being fired toward shore. I was going to include the riot gun, not sure why I forgot! The example offered is a classic of this type of line throwing. 3/9/2023, US Militaria on our books page. Within a year the business was stable. We At this point, flare guns are still mostly modestly priced, and remain an attractive collecting field with few regulations and a good variety of items. 1 1/2 Flare pistol with proofed 12g adaptor used for firing bird scaring . In fact, it worked so well that Schermulys grandson was often used in its firing demonstrations at only 8-years old. Please search through our online catalog today and find your own piece of military or maritime history. IWM collections. Schermuly made them from the 1920s up British WW1 1916 Dated Brass 1" MK III Trench Flare / Signal Pistol By Cogswell & Harrison London. Lot includes the following 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. It is a terrifying thought to be so close to shore, but trapped aboard a ship disintegrating with every crash of the waves. Also one cardboard shipping box for ten M44A2 yellow single star cartridges. 3 photos new British 1917 Dated WWI Webley & Scott 'No2-MkI' Flare/Signal Pistol. 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. You can embed or download low-resolution images free of charge for private and non-commercial use under the IWM Non-Commercial Licence. D 1461 - D 1461 WEBLEY SCHERMULY MADE IN ENGLAND WW1 Schermulys Trench Flare Pistol. Ordering However, it was not enough. If you do not have a C&R FFL, then we can only ship guns made after 1898 to 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. I made the following changes: When you have finished reviewing my changes, you may follow the instructions on the template below to fix any issues with the URLs. This slow introduction into commercial and military markets earned much confidence in the rockets, and by 1922, their use was prolific. See photo for details. UPDATE: 4/22/2012 This gun isn't for sale on Gunbroker any longer, but this gun is Steven Johnson has a page on William Schermuly and his inventions. 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. 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. 3/9/2023, Foreign Militaria (Other) NO FFL required. 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. For example https://lik-o-dil-es.blogspot.com/2018/02/15-mm-signalnye-patrony-so-strelyayushchim-mekhanizmom-signal-ohotnika.html --Estimata698 (talk) 17:08, 19 March 2022 (UTC)Reply[reply]. Other than the 10 boxes of ammo inside, what you see is what you get. 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. May be of some relevance, considering the extensive description of the injury. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. D 1461 - D 1461 Kite launching rockets deployed emergency radio aerial antennae. 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. It didnt take long before the British Admiralty was eating crow and the SPRA was adopted into the standard equipment aboard the Royal Navy. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. 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. This is another RARE Schermuly's WWI & WW2 Shermuly's Line Throwing Rocket / Flare Gun. Categories: 7 The pistol barrel has an extra handle to steady the gun when firing. A very unusual Schermuly Line Throwing Pistol that was invented for saving life at sea. No sales in NJ. ( G&co ) ww 1 model well used model but cocks & Webley & Scott No 2 Mk 1 single shot, break action signal pistol. 10/25/2022 Despite his success at the exposition, Schermuly saw virtually no interest in his invention. 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. 1 Mark III flare signal pistol marked SPRA for the Schermuly Pyrotechnic Rocket Association on the frame and commercial crown proofs on the barrel. So he did what anyone would do took the best of both inventions and combined them. This period of numerous rejections and disinterest, he dubbed, his heartbreak years. Eventually, early adopters began to step forward. 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. 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. To be rescued, one would pray they had just beached next to a town with such a crew that was also equipped with a Lyle gun. etc. 1 Mark III flare signal pistol marked SPRA for the Schermuly Pyrotechnic Rocket Association on the frame and commercial crown proofs on the barrel. His rockets would propel grapnel hooks, which were used by U.S. Rangers on D-Day. Long story short, it worked. Firearms with fascinating histories such as this abound in our firearms auctions, and the 2018 June Regional Firearms Auction is no exception. SIGNAL KIGHTS MK 2 Webley-Schermuly Gas / Riot Gun, Wood Stock, Metal Alloy, Missing Front Sight Post, 37mm *Good* Out of stock. This is a good WW1 German Hebel 27mm calibre Flare Pistol. The wood grips are made of mahogany. 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. Dating from the 1920s this Schermuly Line Throwing Rocket Pistol has a brass frame and chamber, while the rocket tube, or barrel, is steel. Despite being given a stiff ignoring by the Admiralty, by 1922 the Schermuly Line Throwing device was in widespread use in the shipping industry with the first sales coming in 1912. Kite launching rockets deployed emergency radio aerial antennae. The device would have to be inexpensive, reliable, compact, and easy to use even in the worst of conditions. 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. cartridge belts, etc on our collectible It fires a 1" flare, or a cartridge used to launch a line pulling rocket. 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 made them from the 1920s up . This example shows the commerical proofs on the barrel and the crown 1S79 British Gov inspectors mark . 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. 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. (LogOut/ For details on how we use your data, please see our, 2023 gunstar.co.uk - all rights reserved - a member of the Friday-Ad network|, I would like to receive the newsletter for savings opportunities and suggestions. to ship. 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. Expanding gases from the ignition cartridge also help expel the rocket from the gun. Themselves commercially also widely used by U.S. Rangers on D-Day Pyrotechnic Rocket on. 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