Ornamental replica pistol made for display purposes.Ornamental replica pistol made of timber and metal with small removable 'head' at end of grip.pistols

This is a SPRA, or Schermuly’s Pistol Rocket Apparatus. The large firearm type pistol would have been used to throw a line between ships, usually in the event of saving lives. The line throwing pistol consists of a long barrel with handle attached, a pistol grip and trigger, which fires a short blank cartridge. Accessories for the pistol included: flares, 12 gauge adaptor (to shoot 12 gauge flares), a wood plunger, and boxes of faked line. The stamp on the handle, Crown over "NP" is a Birmingham Proof House mark that dates the pistol between 1904 and 1954. However Schermuly's line throwing pistol was invented in the 192s and used on British Naval Ships from 1929. The serial number '22507' is only 806 numbers later than one on sale as a British Military WWII issue SRPA '21701'. This pistol appears to be made 125-1945. The apparatus was used as a life saving device for crew and passengers on vessels in distress that were only a few hundred metres from shore, often eliminating the need to launch a boat and risk lives to go out to the vessel in dangerous conditions. It could also be used from ship to ship rescue. The pistol would launch a line from shore to the vessel. The line would be attached to the vessel, then shore crew would send out equipment, including a breeches buoy, in which the stranded people could be pulled to shore. It has saved many lives at sea. The cartridge is loaded into the breech of the pistol and the rocket is inserted into the muzzle. On pulling the trigger, the gases generated by the fired cartridge eject the rocket on its correct line of flight, and at the same time, burst through the waterproof disc and ignite the propellant mixture, which carries the rocket and line on the remainder of the flight. The rocket consists of a weldless steel case filled with propellant mixture sealed in by a waterproof disc. Fixed to the rocket case is a direction bridle, to the end of which a short length of flexible steel wire is attached, this in turn being connected to the end of the line to be thrown. A complete rocket set, or line throwing kit. would include a wood carrying case, two coils of faked line in separate compartments, three rockets and a can of six cartridges. William Schermuly (1857 – 1929) - Founder of the Schermuly business. In 1897 he invented a trough-fired, line throwing apparatus. In 1920 he and his third son, Alfred James Schermuly, invented the pistol rocket apparatus and promoted this overseas during the 1920s. The system was approved by the British Navy in 1929 through an Act of Parliament, which made it compulsory for ships over 500 tons to carry this equipment. The company, Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus Ltd., grew quickly during and after World War II but business eased off during the 1970s before it eventually closed in the 1990s. Saving lives in Warrnambool – The coastline of South West Victoria is the site of over 600 shipwrecks and many lost lives; even in Warrnambool’s Lady Bay there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905, with eight lives lost. Victoria’s Government responded to the need for lifesaving equipment and, in 1858, the provision of rocket and mortar apparatus was approved for the lifeboat stations. In 1859 the first Government-built lifeboat arrived at Warrnambool Harbour and a shed was soon built for it on the Tramway Jetty, followed by a rocket house in 1864 to safely store the rocket rescue equipment. In 1878 the buildings were moved to the Breakwater (constructed from 1874-1890), and in 1910 the new Lifeboat Warrnambool arrived with its ‘self-righting’ design. For almost a hundred years the lifesaving and rescue crews, mostly local volunteers, trained regularly to rehearse and maintain their rescue skills. They were summoned when needed by alarms, gunshots, ringing bells and foghorns. In July 1873 a brass bell was erected at Flagstaff Hill specifically to call the rescue crew upon news of a shipwreck. Some crew members became local heroes but all served an important role. Rocket apparatus was used as recently as the 1950s. This line-throwing pistol is part of he Rocket Launching Equipment used to perform life-saving rescue at sea from the 1920s. It is significant for its connection with local history, maritime history and marine technology. Lifesaving has been an important part of the services performed from Warrnambool's very early days, supported by State and Local Government, and based on the methods and experience of Great Britain. Hundreds of shipwrecks along the coast are evidence of the rough weather and rugged coastline. Ordinary citizens, the Harbour employees, and the volunteer boat and rescue crew, saved lives in adverse circumstances. Some were recognised as heroes, others went unrecognised. In Lady Bay, Warrnambool, there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905. Many lives were saved but tragically, eight lives were lost.Pistol, line-throwing, SPRA (Schermuly's Pistol Rocket Apparatus). This line throwing pistol has a wooden pistol grip, brass trigger mechanism, and a long, wide, steel barrel with Bakelite handle attached to the top. Inscriptions are stamped onto the pistol.Stamped on handle: "5" and "[symbol of a Crown] above NP" , "22507", "[within oval] SPRA" Stamped on barrel: "L22507".gun, pistol, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, line throwing, line throwing pistol, spra, schermuly's pistol rocket apparatus, sea rescue, pyrotechnicks, marine technology, schermuly pistol rocket apparatus ltd., william schermuly, alfred schermuly, pistol line thrower, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime village, lady bay, warrnambool harbour, port of warrnambool, shipwreck, life-saving, lifesaving, rescue crew, rescue, rocket rescue, rocket crew, beach rescue, line rescue, rescue equipment, rocket firing equipment, rocket rescue equipment, maritime accidents, shipwreck victim, rocket equipment, rescue boat, lifeboat, volunteer lifesavers, volunteer crew, life saving rescue crew, lifesaving rescue crew, rocket apparatus, rocket rescue method, shore to ship, rocket apparatus rescue, stranded vessel, line throwing mortar, rocket rescue apparatus, line thrower, lifeboat warrnambool, rocket machine, rocket head, rocket launcher, rocket line, beach rescue set, rocket set, schermuly, line-firing pistol, line throwing gun, pistol rocket apparatus, line throwing cartridge, line-throwing rocket, firearm, life saving, lsrc

This pistol was carried by COL James Lawson, then Officer Commanding A Squadron 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment when he led the Regiment in the charge at Beersheba on 31 October 1917. It is available to be drawn by the current Officer Commanding A Squadron of the Regiment to carry on ceremonial parades commemorating the charge. Pistol, Webley, 0.455 inchSerial Number 187105pistol, lawson, webley

rusty remains of small pistol,minus handle.Nilgun, revolver, pistol, weapon, handgun, learmonth

This pistol was excavated on Churchill Island as part of incidental building works. Its age, type, and provenance is unknown. Further research is being undertaken to determine its significance and the link it has to Churchill IslandHeavily rusted and flaking barrel, trigger guard, hammer spur, and partial frame of a small pistol.churchill island, pistol, hand gun, weapons

Rollin White was an American gunsmith who invented a single shot bored-through revolver cylinder that allowed paper cartridges to be loaded from the rear of a revolver's cylinder. Wen his patent expired the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company started working on its own metallic cartridge revolvers. Thus, after having introduced its first rear-loading pistols in 1871 the (Colt House/Cloverleaf revolver) and the 1872 (Colt Open Top revolver), in 1873 Colt launched the Colt Peacemaker along with a new line of pocket revolvers, sorted in five different calibers (.22, .30, .32, .38, .41 cal). Since it was an entirely new line of revolvers this model was called the Colt New Line. Circa 1884-1886 (the .32 cal was only made during 1873-1884). Submerged by the company's competitors' cheaper imitations and refusing to introduce a lower quality among its own firearms to match its competitors, the Colt company dropped the line and ceased production.The Colt New Line was one of the first metallic cartridge rear-loading revolvers manufactured by Colt. It demonstrates the evolution of firearm production and development of firearms as manufacturers moved away from percussion muzzle-loading firearms to those that would accept cartridges. That incorporated the bullet, propellant and primer all within a brass cylinder allowing the projectile to be loaded directly into a pistols cylinder, or a rifle magazine. Pistol or handgun, Colt New Line revolver, single action five shot spur trigger. The rimfire revolver is .32 calibre. It has a black handle. There maker's name is impressed into the textured handle and the name and model is impressed onto the barrel. Made by Colt.Inscriptions on side of barrel and top "No 18842", "Colt New .32" . On top "Colt's FT.F.AMFG.CC Hartford.Ct.USA"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, revolver, colt, colt new line revolver, cartridge casing, cartridge, new line revolver, pistol, matalic cartridge, firearm, rollin white, new line, hand gun, single shot

Two handles give pistol grip. Centre cylinder pushes against plate to set angle of saw tooth. Two screw adjustments allow settings of angle and depth. "Atlas" brand stamped in top.Atlassaw setting tool

WW1 Officers Pistol HolderWorld War 1 officers Sam Browne belt (Pistol Holster).McCrohan written on beltww1, pistol, belt, holster, sam, browne

Used is Lifeboat "Queenscliffe" from 1926 to 1976Early example of life saving line throwing mechanism used up to the 1970s.Metal firing mechanism and barrel with bakelite handleShermuly, Patent No. 503324, SPRA,1031 lifeboat, shermuly, rescue

Members of Regimental shooting team practiced at civilian in preparation for Divisional Shooting Competition.Black and white photograph of four shooters at a Pistol Range at Albury. 3 are soldiers of 8/13 VMR but only 2 in uniform. Other civilian shooter unknown." Pistol Shooting Prac. Hume Pistol Club. RtoL: Cpl. Terhaer, Cpl. Read, Tpr McKechnie."

Webbing fabric with three hooks on reverse side for attachment to belt or shoulder webbing. Press stud on flap.No 27 written on reverse.

1997 Harley Davidson Trot, Norway. Grand Circuit Race. Winning Horse Rug Horse Rug won by Knight Pistol for winning the Harley Davidson, Grand Circuit race in Norway in 1997Orange with Black and White writing, Brown edgingFront: Harley Davidson / Norway / race / 1997 / Grand Circuit / Sorlandets Travpark. Back: Harley Davidson / Norway / race /1997 / Grand Circuit.harness racing, knight pistol, rug, 1997, horse rug, harley davidson, norway, grand circuit, ke manning, kerryn manning, p manning, peter manning

A pack of pistol cleaning patches, approx 100 sealed in a clear plastic bag. pistol, cleaning

Boer war military issue belt holster for pistolManufactured and sold by Holden and FrostBrown leather pistol holder with flap and brass peg to close. Leather strap on back for belt to go throughboer war, military

Starter Pistols were fired to start cycling races in the 20th century. Blank shells or caps were used. In recent years electronic timing has become the norm. http://www.muzzle.de/N4/Schreckschuss/Perfecta__S____G____GThis starter pistol is a great example of the pistols used by cycling clubs in mid to late 20th century.Starters Pistol. Includes (oil stained) directions for use and specifications. German made. The pistol is in its original green cardboard box. Also has two circular containers of blank caps."Mayer & Sonne KG/StartPistole/Kal.6mm Flob.Platz/Made in Germany"starter pistol, sporting event, race, starting pistol

Warrant Officer 2 W. Woolford served with Royal Marines in W W11. He migrated to Australia after the War and joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Silver cup trophy on Bakelite base, with engraving on side and small plate on base.8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Albury Pistol Championship 1951 WOII W Woolfordwoolford, pistol, shootng, vmr

This cylinder was used for holding the bomb fin and fuse pistols for 250lb bomb. Belonged to Harold Chatfield, 401493, RAAF. Refer to Cat. No. 198P for Chatfield's RAAF service history.Thick cardboard cylinder with metal end cap. Cotton webbing straps for cover cap and for handle. Inside is 3 squares of yellow rubber on metal end cap.Stenciled on outside, “BOMB GP 250 LB IV TAIL No 2 HEBCO PISTOL No. 27 F.R.I."war, bomb, air force