This example shows a 1 5/8" bore in the 13" barrel. 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. 1 Mark III flare signal pistol marked SPRA for the Schermuly Pyrotechnic Rocket Association on the frame and commercial crown proofs on the barrel. 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. Use on websites that are primarily information-led, research-oriented and not behind a paywall. 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. Firearms manufactured Non-Commercial educational use for the purpose of teaching and instruction, including internal training. 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. Model Rocket flare fir. 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. Firearms with fascinating histories such as this abound in our firearms auctions, and the 2018 June Regional Firearms Auction is no exception. New lower starting price and lower buy it now price! 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. Light to moderate wear throughout. Advert Login Register. Besides, ship-borne lifesaving devices could also be used from ship to ship while at sea. D 1501. Parts, accessories, 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. Although the precise identification is a bit murky, this is a handsome gun, in excellent condition. Longarms Return to Collectors It is for the location of a Schermuly Line Thrower extension. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > . Expanding gases from the ignition cartridge also help expel the rocket from the gun. 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. 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. 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. LOT- [number painted over]/ Suppliers of quality deactivated guns. William Schermuly was born in 1857 going to sea on HMS Warspite and a succession of other ships after. In 1912, the Royal Mail Steam Packet utilized Schermuly rockets and others would follow. 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. Creating a business account is free, and gives you access to an extended range of services and packages with better pricing. Schermuly made them from the 1920s up . 1776 - 1941 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. Brass frame. Schermulys invention didnt just disappear with the glory days of the British Empire. This example shows the less common fluid filled clinometer level. During WWI & WWII the Royal Navy would fire flares high into the sky at night whilst patrolling for German U-Boats. Return (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. 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. WW2 1944 U. S. Navy Sedgley MK IV 37mm Flare/ Signal Pistol. Stenciled on both sides: But how to achieve all this? It is a simple shotgun-like device, designed to project riot control munitions, such as CS gas projectiles or, more commonly, baton rounds. 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. No lid. In 1912, the Royal Mail Steam Packet utilized Schermuly rockets and others would follow. 4/7/2023, Mauser Pistol This is the International Number 2 size unit, using 41mm rockets, with 15 7/8 barrel. The device would have to be inexpensive, reliable, compact, and easy to use even in the worst of conditions. NOTE: THE ITEMS BELOW ARE "ANTIQUES" AND DO NOT REQUIRE A FFL FOR SHIPMENT. Of course, Schermuly also saw rockets as part of the solution. Many ships were lost within sight of the coast because a line could not be secured, existing methods of tying lines to cannonballs or using complicated and difficult to use rockets were completely unsatisfactory. 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. 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. 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. 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. Brass and steel barrel. IWM collections. Despite his success at the exposition, Schermuly saw virtually no interest in his invention. British Webley & Scott #1 MK 2 Flare Gun Barrel w/Extractor, 1 Inch Bore *Good* . to ship. Nimrod Erez) shuts 5 flares from a flare gun on Eygeption patrol boat at the Marsa Talamat battle. (see Marsa Telamt battle on vikipedia). 12/7/2022, Accessories & Parts 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. Left flat has an illegible oval cartouche of some sort. 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. to Collectors Headquarters. 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. The unsanded stock has a mellow old oiled patina, but there is a missing chip on the left side along the barrel channel. 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. These are non firearms under the current law, but a PALis required if cartridges are included. Please use the print button in the share bar at the top of the page. BRITISH WW2 MILITARY ISSUED COMBINATION LINE THROWING AND FLARE GUN. CODE- 20020-B Does anyone know the situation in the rest of the world? Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. It was ironical to them, though the joke was lost on the English who had long stopped using the term crap//. British proofs on frame and barrel. 450ONO No more results - here are some we think you might like. You can embed or download low-resolution images free of charge for private and non-commercial use under the IWM Non-Commercial Licence. cartridge belts, etc on our collectible 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. 21712 FLARE GUNS & SIGNAL PISTOLS: THEIR USE, DESCRIPTION AND ACCESSORIES - By Robert M. Gaynor, 178 pages 8.5 x 11 soft covers. Gebr.R\' Gebruder Rempt Suhl. Ruger 10-22 DSP SP classic .22LR semi automatic sporting rifle. 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 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. Click here for more information. In fact, except for brief passage in obscure manuals, or discussion of a gun or two the scope of a more general work there is nothing conveniently available on this subject. Not shown are a noise flash round and another flare with incorrect end cap include as freebies. Have them checked by a competent gunsmith Prices: British Pounds, Arundel Militaria. 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. Please see our. Technically this is not a firearm and no FFL is needed. WEBLEY SCHERMULY LINE GUN / FLARE PISTOL Webley Schermuly 1inch caliber line gun / flare pistol. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. 5636) Schermuly Wwi Line Throwing Flare Gun British Excellent - 6160953 Buyer Tip: Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. Schermuly made them from the 1920s up WW2 1944 U. S. Navy Sedgley MK IV 37mm Flare/ Signal Pistol. tools, etc on our parts page WW2 SCHERMULY ROCKET PISTOL APARATUS - LINE THROWING AND FLARE GUN BRITISH MILITARY ISSUED - EXTRAS Description: FOR THE COLLECTOR THAT HAS IT ALL ! Schermuly made them from the 1920s up British WW1 1916 Dated Brass 1" MK III Trench Flare / Signal Pistol By Cogswell & Harrison London. 3/9/2023, Ammunition for Collectors INERT- no flammable or explosive materials. Within a year the business was stable. 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. Very scarce and no information found after a diligent search of everything I could think of. This book is the best single reference on this subject for collectors today. If you don't know of any FFL All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. *UK 2017 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED*. 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. *********Please note serial number 910 has now sold *************. 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). 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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 is a 37mm cartridge with the case about 1 1/8 long and overall length of 7 1/8. 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. There is a poorly struck crown over E on the lockplate, similar to that used by several French arsenals. Mechanically good, and in original flint, not a reconversion. you certify that you understand and agree to these terms. As an aside, anyone who has ever fired a 1" pistol will know that the recoil would rip that small stud off (there is only one BTW) after one or two shots. The brass butt cap, trigger guard and band have a mellow golden patina. FLARE GUNS & LINE THROWING GUNS FOR COLLECTORS: This is a good WW1 German Hebel 27mm calibre Flare Pistol. After February 2018, "External links modified" talk page sections are no longer generated or monitored by InternetArchiveBot. In fact, it worked so well that Schermulys grandson was often used in its firing demonstrations at only 8-years old. 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. 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. 1945 - Present particular Line gun. Despite his success at the exposition, Schermuly saw virtually no interest in his invention. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 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. Sn 18196: 30 - 18196: 30 This slow introduction into commercial and military markets earned much confidence in the rockets, and by 1922, their use was prolific. He was famous for his invention of sea rescue, line throwing apparatus including rockets and flare pistols. 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. 2. D 1461 - D 1461 This slow introduction into commercial and military markets earned much confidence in the rockets, and by 1922, their use was prolific. Also one cardboard shipping box for ten M44A2 yellow single star cartridges. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. If you have a Curio & Relic FFL, we can ship items considered by the BATF 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. An excellent example of as scarce line thrower/flare pistol. Made by Schermuly on a brass framed signal (flare) pistol No.1 Mk III* with the addition of a steel barrel and handle. 64.26.148.160 18:27, 17 December 2006 (UTC)Reply[reply], The article seems to become a magnet for "a flare gun is used in game/film x" which to me does not seem to have a place in a serious encyclopedia article on the subject.Billlion (talk) 05:27, 16 June 2010 (UTC)Reply[reply], The section on the Frank Zappa incident might be important i the history of Frank Zappa but to me it does not seem that important in the long history of vary pistols. Versatile, think of lifelines, phone lines, barbed wire etc. sheet") to conduct the required federal "Brady" instant background check, and Digital files of films and sound recordings are available at cost depending on intended use. here for telephone contact information. 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). It was reborn many times with the demands of the Second World War. The level shows the proper elevationto hold the flare gun when it is used as a line thrower. NO FFL required. Overall good. The compact system could project a half inch line up to three quarters of a mile away. The flare gun launcher fit the bill. 150 pounder Armstrong Gun at West Poin The Snider Bullet 11/5/16, British Schermuly line throwing gun at auction. Collectible Antique Handguns This is an old English made Schermuly Line Throwing Gun. These flare gun based launchers replaced purpose built cannon and rockets used earlier. 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. Both pistols have relatively low serial numbers one of which is just 910. Lanyard loop. 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. This is a 37mm cartridge with the case about 1 1/8 long and overall length of 7 1/8. 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. Bayonets This is on the same page as a good sketch of the item. 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. The flare gun launcher fit the bill. Payment Methods: Schermuly Pistol Rocket Line Thrower Description: Excellent condition Fully Operational Schermuly Line Thrower Rocket apparatus. holders in your area, we may be able to help you find one willing to handle transfers. 5636) It was reborn many times with the demands of the Second World War. Other than the 10 boxes of ammo inside, what you see is what you get. The wire could be attached to a cable to help transfer people from ship to ship or shore to ship. The fact that it remained in production through World War II is further testament to its reliability and necessity. It is a simple shotgun-like device, designed to project riot control munitions, such as CS gas projectiles or, more commonly, baton rounds. The wire could be attached to a cable to help transfer people from ship to ship or shore to ship. Of course, Schermuly also saw rockets as part of the solution. November 1918. Loaded, live round, but due to age and apparent poor storages sold as display item only and not safe for actual use. ( Sn. Both are still in fabulous condition and in perfect working order. 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. 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. Mechanism Deactivated. Usually comprised entirely of volunteers, the crews, while brave, often lacked training or expertise with equipment such as the Lyle gun. I think this just muddies the waters. No special action is required regarding these talk page notices, other than regular verification using the archive tool instructions below. The wire could be attached to a cable to help transfer people from ship to ship or shore to ship. I've long forgotten exactly where, though) his belief that the perpetrator actually fired a bottle rocket. 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. We prefer you ask by e-mail so we will have time to pull items before answering, militaria page, Collectible 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]. This is a pair of extremely rare WWI Schermuly flare pistols fitted with extra long barrel extensions. Buy new and used guns or search for gun dealers and shops. This period of numerous rejections and disinterest, he dubbed, his heartbreak years. Eventually, early adopters began to step forward. Dates run from about 1952 to about 1964, various makers and marking styles. 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. after 1898 can only be shipped to someone with a Federal Firearms License (FFL). Items Free exhibitions held in venues, which do not charge an entry fee. Collectible U.S. Longarms (post 1898), Collectible Foreign Longarms (post 1898, Collectible Handguns (post 1898), collectible Upper photos show the gun for sale; lower photo shows a different gun with a rocket so you can see what they look like. Given the number of people who collect flare guns it is amazing that there is not more written on the subject. Sign me up to the gunstar.co.uk newsletter, Send me offers and promotions from third parties. It is of brass, and steel construction with walnut grips. This period of numerous rejections and disinterest, he dubbed, his heartbreak years. Eventually, early adopters began to step forward. Made by Schermuly on a brass framed signal (flare) pistol No.1 Mk III* with the addition of a steel barrel and handle. This example shows the less common fluid filled clinometer level. Ordering Looping back to the green suited use of the Schermuly, Very interesting and often neglected subject. William Schermuly 1857-1929 was one of the fathers of modern rocketry. $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 The preceding unsigned comment was added by 206.194.127.112 (talk contribs) . 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. This is an Swedish 38mm Flare/ Signal Pistol. William Schermuly was a seaman & inventor born in 1857 of Dutch origin. His invention was usually ignored by the Admiralty, but by 1922 was used by 22 leading shipping lines. 10/25/2022 here is another example, http://www.classic-firearms.co.uk/antique-classic-section-582-firearms.html. Usually comprised entirely of volunteers, the crews, while brave, often lacked training or expertise with equipment such as the Lyle gun. It is a terrifying thought to be so close to shore, but trapped aboard a ship disintegrating with every crash of the waves. A non gun, this is a WW1 Schermuly Flare Gun/Line thrower. 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. 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. 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. 3 photos new British 1917 Dated WWI Webley & Scott 'No2-MkI' Flare/Signal Pistol. I know this applies to the Very pistol. This is an old English made Schermuly Line Throwing Gun. gun. (LogOut/ Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. 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. early serial #5305. Holsters, Important So he did what anyone would do took the best of both inventions and combined them. Information- click here. British WWI 1916 Dated Brass 1 MkIII Trench Flare/Signal Pistol by Cogswell & Harrison London. 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. The pistol barrel has an extra handle to steady the gun when firing. SIGNAL KIGHTS MK 2 or check with the owner if they are consignment pieces. 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. Not to mention that Schermuly also saw immense benefit in the visibility of a rocket being fired toward shore. 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. 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