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Schermuly Line Throwing Pistol Rocket Apparatus


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      Creator(s):
Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus Ltd.

Date: 1950 -

Description: Schermuly pistol (part 1), used to fire the rocket for a line throwing rocket launcher. There are four boxes each containing a 250 yd 1/2 inch rope (parts 2, 3, 4 &5) and a bristle brush that is used to clean the barrel of the pistol (part 6). Parts 1 - 6 are contained in a white wooden box (part 7).

Format: realia
Object: life-rockets
Material: metal;  iron;  bakelite;  cardboard;  manila rope;  metal;  wood

Titles:
Schermuly Line Throwing Pistol Rocket Apparatus

Subjects: rescue equipment

Institution: George Town and District Historical Society Inc.

Object number: GTH_PS0321

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