British WW1 Era Schermuly\\\\\\\'s Patent 1” Calibre Brass Trench Flare / Signal Pistol With Flared Muzzle & Holster With Cross Belt Strap**UK/EU 2019 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED**D 5968 None Rocket Launchers

British WW1 Era Schermuly's Patent 1” Calibre Brass Trench Flare / Signal Pistol With Flared Muzzle & Holster With Cross Belt Strap**UK/EU 2019 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** D 5968 - D 5968

William Schermuly was a seaman & inventor born in 1857 of Dutch origin. He was famous for his invention of sea rescue, line throwing apparatus including rockets and flare pistols. This is an excellent condition British WW1 era Schermuly’s patent brass Trench flare pistol. It has its original undamaged wood grips. The pistol is serial number '10835' which is stamped on the frame and barrel block. The left side is stamped 'Schermuly's' Patent’ and has inspection marks. The pistol has a 5 ½” barrel with flared muzzle. It measures 10” overall. The pistol comes with its original leather holster. The holster is in excellent condition. It has a full flap cover with single retaining strap and brass stud fastener to the body. The rear of the holster has its brass riveted single belt loop. The holster has its original leather cross belt/ shoulder strap with brass buckle. The strap is stitched to the holster. All leather, rivets and stitching are intact. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2019, the pistol breaks open as it should and it cocks and dry fires. The price includes UK/EU deactivation certificate and UK delivery. D 5968

£595.00