Unknown British Mk1 SMN4 MK1
Unknown British Mk1 SMN4 MK1
Can anybody identify this large flare gun?
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Re: Unknown British Mk1 SMN4 MK1
It is a No.4 MK 1 *, in 37mm, manufactured by the Molins Machine Co. of London. It is missing the safety button.
It appears this one has had the short barrel with lugs replaced with a long barrel.
This could have been done by the factory, or by an amateur gunsmith in his garage.
There are a number of different Webley style flare pistols with factory long barrels added. Just guessing, but could it be used as a line thrower ?
Another possibility is that it could be a Middle East/Asian copy made with long barrel, but I doubt that.
It appears this one has had the short barrel with lugs replaced with a long barrel.
This could have been done by the factory, or by an amateur gunsmith in his garage.
There are a number of different Webley style flare pistols with factory long barrels added. Just guessing, but could it be used as a line thrower ?
Another possibility is that it could be a Middle East/Asian copy made with long barrel, but I doubt that.
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 ! !
Re: Unknown British Mk1 SMN4 MK1
The SM prefix to the serial number shows that it was made by Singer Manufacturing Co Ltd, which was part of Singer Sewing company in Scotland.
It has had a barrel extension added at some point, this is not how it left the factory.
Regards
AlanD
Sydney
It has had a barrel extension added at some point, this is not how it left the factory.
Regards
AlanD
Sydney