Original British Pre-WWII Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus Rescue Line Thrower Set in Case - Serial No 60510 Lock Assembly 1941 was spent with the

1941 was spent with the 44th personnel being trained in basic military skills

• Good condition wood grip

weighing only 5lbs

complete with steel strengtheners and belt-hinged end cover

with a working hinge

Original British Pre-WWII Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus Rescue Line Thrower Set in Case - Serial No 60510 Lock Assembly 1941 was spent with theOriginal 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.