Line Throwing Rifle

[CODFan]

After some searching I was able to find the Cartridges to complete my Line Throwing Rifle ....

Funny how you stumble onto something when you least expect it!

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[mike1967]

Nice around, Especially the hand labelled tin.

[Bear43]

Absolutely fascinating! I have seen pictures of No 1 Mk III's purposed for line throwing but this is the first I have even seen pictures of a No 4 purposed as such. Excellent job putting the kit together!

[mike1967]

Absolutely fascinating! I have seen pictures of No 1 Mk III's purposed for line throwing but this is the first I have even seen pictures of a No 4 purposed as such. Excellent job putting the kit together!

Naval Service this model I'm led to believe. Here in Australia i have seen CSR made long barrelled versions of the Very Pistol specially made for line throwing. Never seen a No1 MkIII line thrower.

[Maxwell Smart]

Here in Australia i have seen CSR made long barrelled versions of the Very Pistol specially made for line throwing.

Schermuly pistol?

[mike1967]

I think so, i used to have one that was in a wooden chest, the handle was on the underside of the barrel. Had a piece of paper and a picture with it saying it came from HMAS Australia, bit hard to believe as the ship was scuttled 20 odd years before the gun was made!

Schermuly pistol?

[Maxwell Smart]

I think so, i used to have one that was in a wooden chest, the handle was on the underside of the barrel. Had a piece of paper and a picture with it saying it came from HMAS Australia, bit hard to believe as the ship was scuttled 20 odd years before the gun was made!

Maybe from the second HMAS AUSTRALIA? 8 inch cruiser in service from about 1927 to late 1940's.

[CODFan]

Internet photos of the contents of the container (10 rounds) which I do not intend to open! ....

[Steve H. in N.Y.]

The instructions in the last photo; "Insert the tube and the line in the underbarrel canister."

Does this mean there is yet another piece to the kit?

[CODFan]

I think the line itself is post war/more modern .... still researching so would be happy for more knowledgeable members to comment.

Not sure if this would be recommended!