Original British Pre-WWII Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus Rescue Line Thrower Set in Case Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia This example's zinc grip and

This example's zinc grip and crossguard show losses from corrosion and deterioration due to contact with salt water

including Gloster Gladiator fighters

Rebuilt and producing Neponset Gunpowder only a year later

The pistol was probably converted in the 1840s

Original British Pre-WWII Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus Rescue Line Thrower Set in Case Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia This example's zinc grip andOriginal Items: Only one set available. William Schermuly 1857 1929 was one of fathers of modern rocketry. He had served aboard vessels at sea and knew of how many lives were lost each year due to shipwrecks. 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. But, the British Admiralty still didnt see a need for his line throwers.