Line Throwing Rifle

[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!

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[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.

[mike1967]

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

Nah, i think someone was "gilding the lily". The paperwork had shonky dealer trying to up sell an item look about it. Was a nice thing but how much can you collect.