Showing 68 items matching " gunpowder"
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Nagambie Historical Society IncWeapon - gunpowder flask, 1910 gunpowder flask, 1910
... 1910 gunpowder flask...red metal gunpowder flask without lid. Bottle shaped...The Chilworth Gunpowder Coy. (label) Ltd. Mills established AD 1570. ...Head Office London red metal gunpowder flask without lid. Bottle shaped 1910 gunpowder flask Weapon gunpowder flask ...red metal gunpowder flask without lid. Bottle shapedThe Chilworth Gunpowder Coy. (label) Ltd. Mills established AD 1570. Head Office London -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Gunpowder Storage, Etc, Report of the Board, 1872, 1872
... Gunpowder Storage, Etc, Report of the Board, 1872...gunpowder...A government report into the condition of the existing gunpowder magazines and the general question of the storage of gunpowder and other combutibles. ...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields At the time of the writing of this report there were powder magazines at Royal Park, Footscray, Ballarat, Geelong, Sandhurst and Eaglehawk. gunpowder powder magazines hobson's bay powder hulk regulations f.o. handfield A government report into the condition of the existing gunpowder magazines and the general question of the storage of gunpowder and other combutibles. ...At the time of the writing of this report there were powder magazines at Royal Park, Footscray, Ballarat, Geelong, Sandhurst and Eaglehawk. A government report into the condition of the existing gunpowder magazines and the general question of the storage of gunpowder and other combutibles. gunpowder, powder magazines, hobson's bay powder hulk, regulations, f.o. handfield -
Melbourne LegacyPostcard, Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills Postcard
... Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills Postcard...Glossy postcard, with serrated edges, showing a photo of the Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills....Back side: Printed in paper, PENNY ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS / The 10 Gun Sloop-of-War 'Sandpiper' sails to prove its gun and powder in battle against those on Fort Island. / Douglas Souvenir Distributors [Logo] / DS 118, Colour Photography and Copyright by Robert Schorn. ...Printed in Australia. / I LIKE TO BE SEEN - PLEASE don't send me in an ENVELOPE. / Published by Douglas Souvenir Distributors - Tasmania (004) 312806 Glossy postcard, with serrated edges, showing a photo of the Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills. Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills Postcard Postcard Douglas Souvenir Distributors Douglas Souvenir Distributors ...The place shown on the photo still has an important relevance for the local history in Launcestown Tasmania. This place represents one of the most relevant touristic places of Tasmania and brings to the local government a very good amount of income for local developments and self management of the place. The date of this postcard is unknown but probably around 1980 as this place apparently was opened by 1979. The connection to Legacy is unknown but other postcards were sent to the Comradeship Committee when Legatees travelled.Comradeship Committee often received postcards from Legatees when they were away on holidays.Glossy postcard, with serrated edges, showing a photo of the Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills.Handwritten text: 'They have the small cannons on the boat - noisy and scared Alison but quite effective really. The whole complex is build in an old quarry', in black pen. Back side: Printed in paper, PENNY ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS / The 10 Gun Sloop-of-War 'Sandpiper' sails to prove its gun and powder in battle against those on Fort Island. / Douglas Souvenir Distributors [Logo] / DS 118, Colour Photography and Copyright by Robert Schorn. Printed in Australia. / I LIKE TO BE SEEN - PLEASE don't send me in an ENVELOPE. / Published by Douglas Souvenir Distributors - Tasmania (004) 312806tasmania, souvenir -
Linton and District Historical Society IncFlask, Remains of gunpowder flask
... Remains of gunpowder flask...Gunpowder flask found 23.12.1990 at Dreamers Hill by Geelong Prospecting Club....Pear shaped Remains of gunpowder flask Flask ...Gunpowder flask found 23.12.1990 at Dreamers Hill by Geelong Prospecting Club.Two fragile metal beaten copper pieces with embossed rural picture scene of dog, tree etc. Pear shapedgunpowder flask, geelong prospecting club -
Mont De LanceyContainer - Gunpowder Tin, Curtis's & Harvey Co
... ...Gunpowder...This fine grade gunpowder was used in pistols on farming properties. ...A vintage rusted black gunpowder tin with a screw top funnel lid. It has a diamond shaped indent on the front and centre back with black and white paper label branding of the manufacturer and supplier. ...'The Diamond Grain Gunpowder Made Only By Curtis's & Harvey Hounslow and London'. is printed on the diamond shaped paper label at the front. ...Containers Gunpowder Tins Firearm accessories Pistols Firearms Breechloading pistols 'The Diamond Grain Gunpowder Made Only By Curtis's & Harvey Hounslow and London'. is printed on the diamond shaped paper label at the front. ...This fine grade gunpowder was used in pistols on farming properties. A vintage rusted black gunpowder tin with a screw top funnel lid. It has a diamond shaped indent on the front and centre back with black and white paper label branding of the manufacturer and supplier. The branding is on the top of the flask as well.'The Diamond Grain Gunpowder Made Only By Curtis's & Harvey Hounslow and London'. is printed on the diamond shaped paper label at the front. 'No. 2' is printed at the sides of this label. At the top of the tin is white text on a black background 'McMicking & Co. Melbourne Sole Agents for Victoria.' On the centre back of the tin is a printed paper illustration of dead rabbits and a rifle in the woods framed in a circle, surrounded by an etched diamond shape and 'Curtis's Harvey No.2'.containers, gunpowder, tins, firearm accessories, pistols, firearms, breechloading pistols -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Container - GUNPOWDER TIN
... ...gunpowder...Yellow tin with cap and partial paper label both sides reading Genuine Smokeless Amberlite Sporting Gunpowder can be loaded as black gunpowder No2 made only by Curtiss & Harvey Sandbank London & Glasgow....Container GUNPOWDER TIN ...Yellow tin with cap and partial paper label both sides reading Genuine Smokeless Amberlite Sporting Gunpowder can be loaded as black gunpowder No2 made only by Curtiss & Harvey Sandbank London & Glasgow.Curtiss & Harvey, Sandbank London & Glasgowarms, materiel, gunpowder -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageWeapon - Gunpowder Pouch, Early-to-mid 19th Century
... ...gunpowder...This type of gunpowder pouch was used in the first half of the 19th century. ...The adjustable charger mechanism releases a measured amount of gunpowder or shot for rifles or muskets. ...It stores gunpowder or gunshot for loading or charging firearms such as rifles and muskets. ...This type of gunpowder pouch was used in the first half of the 19th century. It stores gunpowder or gunshot for loading or charging firearms such as rifles and muskets. This one has a decorative design featuring birds, which may indicate that it was made for hunting rather than for military use.The shot pouch is an example of weaponry accessories in the early-to-mid 19th century for hunting and military purposes. It is a step in the evolution of firearms and weaponry.Gunpowder pouch or shot pouch, the two sides of the rounded leather body are hand-stitched together apart from a small opening for the fitted brass spout, which has a spring-operated mechanism. Both sides have a decorative centre medallion with a finely tooled design depicting a landscape behind two birds. The adjustable charger mechanism releases a measured amount of gunpowder or shot for rifles or muskets. flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, firearms, musket, gunpowder flask, gunpowder pouch, flask pouch, arms, militaria, leather flask, gunpowder bag, ammunition accessory, weaponry, shot pouch, hunting, military, gunpowder, gun powder, hinting, shot flask -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Victorian powder magazines
... Gunpowder is very volatile and can be ignited by the smallest spark. ...Eleven pages typewritten document titled "the Victorian Powder Magazines and the Gunpowder Acts". Author unknown....The Victorian Gunpowder Act (1857) made local councils responsible for the safe storage of gunpowder. ...Gunpowder is very volatile and can be ignited by the smallest spark. Several horrific accidents resulted in NSW passing legislation to cover the safe storage of gunpowder but initially these laws did not apply to Victoria. this was rectified and the first Melbourne magazine was erected on Batman's Hill in 1845. The Victorian Gunpowder Act (1857) made local councils responsible for the safe storage of gunpowder. The Victorian government made L.909 available for a suitable building in Sandhurst. Built on Camp Hill it was finished in April 1857 and the first keeper, Mr J. F. Kerr was appointed in October 1857. Late in 1857, tenders were called for the building of a keeper's residence at the siteEleven pages typewritten document titled "the Victorian Powder Magazines and the Gunpowder Acts". Author unknown.melbourne, gunpowder acts, victorian legislation, powder magazines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Container - GUNPOWDER TIN
... ...gunpowder...Black tin with cap with partial label in diamond shape on both sides reading Curtis and Harvey No2 The Diamond Grain Gunpowder sole agents for Victoria. Contains shot for shotgun cartridges....Contains shot for shotgun cartridges. Container GUNPOWDER TIN ...Black tin with cap with partial label in diamond shape on both sides reading Curtis and Harvey No2 The Diamond Grain Gunpowder sole agents for Victoria. Contains shot for shotgun cartridges.arms, materiel, gunpowder -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GUY FAWKES
... Fawkes was in charge of the gunpowder stock beneath the Houses of Parliament. ...A book titled ' Guy Fawkes: The story of The Gunpowder Plot. A True Narrative of the terrible Conspiracy to Blow Up the King and Parliament with Gunpowder.' ...Fawkes was in charge of the gunpowder stock beneath the Houses of Parliament. ...Guy Fawkes was one of a group of Catholics who planned to assassinate James 1 and restore England to Catholic rule. Fawkes was in charge of the gunpowder stock beneath the Houses of Parliament. However an anonymous tip off saw 8 plotters including Fawkes, captured and tried for treason. All were executed.A book titled ' Guy Fawkes: The story of The Gunpowder Plot. A True Narrative of the terrible Conspiracy to Blow Up the King and Parliament with Gunpowder.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 513 - 528 pgs.(ill.) . This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, guy fawkes, lydia chancellor, collection, person, individual, male, history, british history, ward & lock's penny biographies, penny books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, guy fawkes, gunpowder plot, advertisements, book, books -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionEquipment - Leather gunpowder flask, n.d
... Leather gunpowder flask, brass fittings...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Leather gunpowder flask, brass fittings Equipment Leather gunpowder flask ...Leather gunpowder flask, brass fittings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: DEBORAH GOLD MINE NL - REGULATIONS FOR EXPLOSIVES, 5th January 1950
... ... gunpowder...Document: McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet: Deborah Gold Mine NL - Licence for magazine for explosives 600 lbs. of gunpowder or nitro compounds and 1000 detonators. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ORGANIZATION Mining deborah gold mines nl McColl Rankin and Stanistreet: Deborah Gold Mine NL goldmining explosives gunpowder detonators Mines Department Document: McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet: Deborah Gold Mine NL - Licence for magazine for explosives 600 lbs. of gunpowder or nitro compounds and 1000 detonators. ...Document: McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet: Deborah Gold Mine NL - Licence for magazine for explosives 600 lbs. of gunpowder or nitro compounds and 1000 detonators. Licence appended to front of regulations with pin on top LH corner.Mines Departmentorganization, mining, deborah gold mines nl, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: deborah gold mine nl, goldmining, explosives, gunpowder, detonators -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionEquipment - Gunpowder flask, n.d
... Red painted metal gunpowder flask. Piece of fabric around neck of flask. ...Blue and white label with 'CURTIS'S AND HARVEY'S EEF GUNPOWDER HOUNSLOW AND LONDON' Equipment Gunpowder flask ...Red painted metal gunpowder flask. Piece of fabric around neck of flask. Blue and white label with 'CURTIS'S AND HARVEY'S EEF GUNPOWDER HOUNSLOW AND LONDON' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionEquipment - Brass gun powder flask, n.d
... Brass gunpowder flask, decorated on front and back with leaves and flowers....Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Brass gunpowder flask, decorated on front and back with leaves and flowers. ...Brass gunpowder flask, decorated on front and back with leaves and flowers. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionEquipment - Gunpowder Flask, n.d
... Brass gunpowder flask, decorated on both sides with scallop shape shell...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Brass gunpowder flask, decorated on both sides with scallop shape shell Equipment Gunpowder Flask ...Brass gunpowder flask, decorated on both sides with scallop shape shell -
Orbost & District Historical Societygunpowder belt
... A long black leather belt which has two metal gunpowder dispensers at one end....Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland gunpowder-belt hunting A long black leather belt which has two metal gunpowder dispensers at one end. gunpowder belt ...A long black leather belt which has two metal gunpowder dispensers at one end.gunpowder-belt hunting -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
... Translation of letter referring to Detlef Mackelmann who lost his eyesight through an explosion of gunpowder....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields SOCIETIES Aof correspondence Ancient Order of Foresters No. 3770 Collection - Correspondence Detlef Mackelmann German Club D Brinckmann Schmidt Translation of letter referring to Detlef Mackelmann who lost his eyesight through an explosion of gunpowder. Document ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE ...Translation of letter referring to Detlef Mackelmann who lost his eyesight through an explosion of gunpowder.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, detlef mackelmann, german club, d brinckmann, schmidt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
... Mackelmann, who was injured in an explosion of gunpowder....Mackelmann, who was injured in an explosion of gunpowder. Document ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE ...Letter, written in German, dated Sept 1877 referring to D. Mackelmann, who was injured in an explosion of gunpowder.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, d mackelmann, weibger, h schott -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph
... ...gunpowder...The magazine was created to hold large quantities of gunpowder and much of its design was to hinder the prospective of damage. ...The magazine was created to hold large quantities of gunpowder and much of its design was to hinder the prospective of damage. ...The photograph is of the Powder Magazine and gorge in Beechworth. The Magazine was built for six hundred and ninety-seven pounds in 1859 by "T Dawson and company." However, the walls were constructed later in 1860 by "Atchison and Lumsden," a different building firm. The Beechworth Magazine was one of many made by the government for the storage of gunpowder. However, the building eventually stopped being used as the mining decreased in the area, finally becoming unsused with the invention of nitro-glycerine compounds. The magazine was created to hold large quantities of gunpowder and much of its design was to hinder the prospective of damage. These safety features included double arched foundations and an arched inner roof, which would move a possible explosion upwards. Also, a process of lighting conductors, ventilation and heavy granite walls were incorporated in the designThe photograph shows historic significance due to its association with the mining era in Beechworth in the late 1800s. The photo shows the Powder Magazine after construction, most likely when it was storing gunpowder during a signifiant time period for the region.Black and white photograph printed on paper.beechworth, powder magazine, gunpowder, mining, beechworth powder magazine, explosives, atchison and lumsden, t dawson and company, gorge, granite, granite building, 1860 -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph - Postcard
... ...gunpowder...The magazine was created to hold large quantities of gunpowder and much of its design was to hinder the prospective of damage. ...The magazine was created to hold large quantities of gunpowder and much of its design was to hinder the prospective of damage. ...The photograph is of the Powder Magazine and gorge in Beechworth. The Magazine was built for six hundred and ninety-seven pounds in 1859 by "T Dawson and company." However, the walls were constructed later in 1860 by "Atchison and Lumsden," a different building firm. The Beechworth Magazine was one of many made by the government for the storage of gunpowder. However, the building eventually stopped being used as the mining decreased in the area, finally becoming unsused with the invention of nitro-glycerine compounds. The magazine was created to hold large quantities of gunpowder and much of its design was to hinder the prospective of damage. These safety features included double arched foundations and an arched inner roof, which would move a possible explosion upwards. Also, a process of lighting conductors, ventilation and heavy granite walls were incorporated in the designThe photograph shows historic significance due to its association with the mining era in Beechworth in the late 1800s. The photo shows the Powder Magazine after construction in 1960, most likely when it was storing gunpowder during a signifiant time period for the region.Black and white rectangular postcard printed on cardObverse: No 2 POWDER MAGAZINE BEECHWORTH. BUILT OF LOCAL GRANITE IN 1859-60. Reverse: KODAK / POST CARD / CORRESPONDANCE. ADDRESS ONLYbeechworth, powder magazine, gunpowder, mining, beechworth powder magazine, explosives, atchison and lumsden, t dawson and company, gorge, granite, granite building, 1860 -
Orbost & District Historical Societygunpowder flask, Mid 19th century
... A painted black rectangular shaped tin gunpowder flask with original labels on the front and back. ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland gunpowder-flask Curtis&Harvey hunting A painted black rectangular shaped tin gunpowder flask with original labels on the front and back. ...A painted black rectangular shaped tin gunpowder flask with original labels on the front and back. It has a wooden cork stopper with gauze.gunpowder-flask curtis&harvey hunting -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Functional object - GUNPOWDER FLASK
... Tin Gunpowder flask painted red. Contains (1) example of the type and size of the lead shot that may have been used....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ARMS Firearms Tin Gunpowder flask painted red Tin Gunpowder flask painted red. ...Tin Gunpowder flask painted red. Contains (1) example of the type and size of the lead shot that may have been used.arms, firearms, tin gunpowder flask painted red -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - J.H.ABBOTT & CO, 24 August 1896
... Document, Receipt, Bendigo Gunpowder Magazine, Dr. to H.M.Government for storage rent,etc., of powder 3 weeks rent for 3 1/2 cases....Document, Receipt, Bendigo Gunpowder Magazine, Dr. to H.M.Government for storage rent,etc., of powder 3 weeks rent for 3 1/2 cases. ...Document, Receipt, Bendigo Gunpowder Magazine, Dr. to H.M.Government for storage rent,etc., of powder 3 weeks rent for 3 1/2 cases.Robt. S.Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne.document, names of bendigo pioneers, j.h.abbott -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - J.H.ABBOTT & CO, 31 July 1896
... Document, receipt, Bendigo Gunpowder Magazine, Dr. to H.M.Government for storage rent,etc., of powder.5 weeks rent on 3 1/2 cases....Brain, Government Printer, Melbourne Document, receipt, Bendigo Gunpowder Magazine, Dr. to H.M.Government for storage rent,etc., of powder.5 weeks rent on 3 1/2 cases. ...Document, receipt, Bendigo Gunpowder Magazine, Dr. to H.M.Government for storage rent,etc., of powder.5 weeks rent on 3 1/2 cases.Robt. S. Brain, Government Printer, Melbournedocument, names of bendigo pioneers, j.h.abbott -
Numurkah & District Historical SocietyWedge for splitting logs
... Gunpowder was then lit and used to split open the log...Wedge was put in log. Gunpowder from cylinder was placed in log and jammed down. ...Wedge for splitting large logs in Barmah Forest. Wedge was put in log. Gunpowder from cylinder was placed in log and jammed down. Gunpowder was then lit and used to split open the log~ solid metal pointy wedge-shaped cylinder ~ metal cylindrical case, lid comes off, attached to lid is a long metal stick with a flattened end.log splitting, barmah forest, wedge, gunpowder -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchFlask, Gunpowder, ca early 20th century
... An old Curtis's and Harvey's Gunpowder flask. The flask is made of red painted metal (possibly tin). ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula An old Curtis's and Harvey's Gunpowder flask. The flask is made of red painted metal (possibly tin). ...An old Curtis's and Harvey's Gunpowder flask. The flask is made of red painted metal (possibly tin). The cap is missing from the flask. This is marked with an additional label indicating that it was distributed by the Victorian agents, McMicking and Co (?). -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Container - 3 ELY BROS TINS
... ...gunpowder...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ARMS Materiel gunpowder 3 small round tins marked Eley Bros London percussion caps 100 caps No12 manufacturers of sporting ammunition. ...3 small round tins marked Eley Bros London percussion caps 100 caps No12 manufacturers of sporting ammunition.arms, materiel, gunpowder -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
... Letter, written in German dated 9 September 1877 in reference to Detlef Moeckalmann, who was blinded by an explosion of gunpowder. The letter has a red seal and also a stamped mark:- Konigl? ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields SOCIETIES Aof correspondence Ancient Order of Foresters No. 3770 Collection - Correspondence Detlef Moeckalmann Letter, written in German dated 9 September 1877 in reference to Detlef Moeckalmann, who was blinded by an explosion of gunpowder. The letter has a red seal and also a stamped mark:- Konigl? ...Letter, written in German dated 9 September 1877 in reference to Detlef Moeckalmann, who was blinded by an explosion of gunpowder. The letter has a red seal and also a stamped mark:- Konigl? Kirchspielvog?ei zu Kellinghusen.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, detlef moeckalmann -
Friends of the Cerberus IncMk I Common Shell, June 1885
... As iron was not as strong as steel, iron shells were shorter and did not hold as much gunpowder as steel shells....Friends of the Cerberus Inc Seaworks Maritime Museum 82 Nelson Place Williamstown melbourne As iron was not as strong as steel, iron shells were shorter and did not hold as much gunpowder as steel shells. This Mk I iron common shell is the only know Mk I shell from the armoury of HMVS Cerberus. ...As iron was not as strong as steel, iron shells were shorter and did not hold as much gunpowder as steel shells.This Mk I iron common shell is the only know Mk I shell from the armoury of HMVS Cerberus.Cylindrical Iron shell with pointed nose.Base - "[1]0 IN/RL/8" On side - "6/85" "I/R^L" -
Queenscliffe Maritime MuseumEquipment - Pistol, Signal, From 1920's to late 1930's
... The flares were black gunpowder in cardboard containers. The pistol was previously in possession of Coast Watch Radio and Marine Rescue Squad Inc., Ocean Grove...The flares were black gunpowder in cardboard containers. The pistol was previously in possession of Coast Watch Radio and Marine Rescue Squad Inc., Ocean Grove gordon blake signal pistol R F Sedgley Inc. ...Used by Mr. Gordon Blake of Ocean Grove, retired During WWII. The flares were black gunpowder in cardboard containers. The pistol was previously in possession of Coast Watch Radio and Marine Rescue Squad Inc., Ocean GroveBlack bakelite hand grip. Steel barrel 12cm long x 5cm dia. R F Sedgley Inc. Signal Pistol Mark IV. pt 8582 1-16-43 pAT.8-22-32gordon blake, signal pistol
