Hello all,
A few weeks ago i picked up a number of flare guns. Amoung these guns was this long barrel British flare/line throwing gun. Can somebody identify this gun?
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Unknown British flare/line throwing gun WW2?
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Unknown British flare/line throwing gun WW2?
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Re: Unknown British flare/line throwing gun WW2?
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I believe it is a No1 Mk5, but with a long barrel. If I am wrong, someone please correct. The long barrel allows it to fire flares, yet can also double as a line thrower. Many of these are found with handles attached, to aid in being a line thrower.
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I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
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Re: Unknown British flare/line throwing gun WW2?
Without the long barell the model is indeed identical to an No1 MK5. The (schermully) line throwing gun is slightly diffrent they have a ticker barrel and handle.
Can this be wartime production? or is this one made for civilian use? also the serialnumber is very low (000207)
Can this be wartime production? or is this one made for civilian use? also the serialnumber is very low (000207)
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Re: Unknown British flare/line throwing gun WW2?
Hello,
the one militairia has posted must be a No 2 MK I; I bought mine more than
30 years ago from former Major Christensen.
Regards
Manfred
the one militairia has posted must be a No 2 MK I; I bought mine more than
30 years ago from former Major Christensen.
Regards
Manfred
Re: Unknown British flare/line throwing gun WW2?
Hello, I currently have one for sale on gunbroker. Link is https://www.gunbroker.com/item/811593189
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Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians.
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !