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?

[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!

[Peter Laidler]

Jeeeeeees......... it'd take a braver man than me to hold the primary line in his hands like that! While on the subject of line throwing cartridges, I recall that a few years ago my friend, a specialist ammo manufacturer was contracted to remanufacture a large quantity of this special line throwing ammo in .303" and another (was it 7,92mm?) calibre for a South American Navy. What made it memorable was the fact that it wasn't 'blank' or 'ballastite' as defined in UK law! After a bit of head scratching it was deemed to be......... er........ pyrotechnic blank! It was manufactured with a crimped neck.

What was interesting reading the pages of blah-blah type spec was the fact that the projectile got heavier by the yard due to the weight/friction of the primary line that played out behind it. So the propellant was quite hot. Thinking about the trajectory of the rod and line. At some point quite close to the firer the rod must rotate lengthwise through 180 degrees so that the loop is rearwards, dragging the line.

[bigduke6]

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

I would say as there is no evidence of any under barrel fitting for a canister it may be for a different set up,

The modern day version is a big yellow canister that has one small tube inside the big canister, the older models have the handle and trigger on the top side of the canister, the inside tube has the rocket in with line attached....... Its for Emergency use, Most ships these days can get close enough to throw a heaving line across,

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