Original British Pre-WWII Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus Rescue Line Thrower Set in Case Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock The rifle is marked on

The rifle is marked on the rear receiver and under the barrel with serial number 3313

Of special interest are images of work in a shop that makes stringed instruments

the failed projects

Wood grips have original finish and a good tight fit with some normal handling marks

Original British Pre-WWII Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus Rescue Line Thrower Set in Case Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock The rifle is marked onOriginal Items: Only one set available. William Schermuly 1857 1929 was one of fathers of modern rocketry. He had served aboard vessels at sea and knew of how many lives were lost each year due to shipwrecks. He invented several different line throwing devices, some of which were used in WWI for such things as throwing telephone lines from trench to trench while under fire. But, the British Admiralty still didnt see a need for his line throwers.