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A pistol used by the British Sea Service Coastguards. Used in lifeboats etc as a means of getting a lifeline aboard a ship in distress, when heavy seas prevent other means of rescue.
Weapon No 196
1.5 inch Federal Gas Riot Gun
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Made by the Federal Laboratories Incorporated of America and used by Anti-Riot squads to disperse rioters by the use of tear gas bombs.
Weapon No 197
Launcher Pyrotechnic Hand
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This is not Service equipment. It may be bought on the open market and is of particular value to yachtsmen, pilots, mountaineers etc for throwing up distress flares. It is very convenient, being less bulky than a pistol.
Weapon No 198
Pistol Signal AC43 (Qty 2)
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A pair of signal pistols carried in German aircraft during World War 2, the spring loaded plunger on the top rear face of the breech face acts as an indicator when the pistol is loaded by protruding through the rear. The pistol is opened for loading by means of a lever at the front of the trigger guard. This also cocks the hammer.
Weapon No 199
27 mm Walther Signal Pistol/Grenade and Signal Pistol
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The first pistol is a smooth bore weapon. This fires all 1 in signal cartridges, three types of HE and a smoke grenade. It also has a rifled 23 mm liner, sights and a butt, which may be fitted to enable it to fire A/Tk grenades. The German designation for this equipment is 27 mm Leuchtpistole Walther and is a part of the ancillary equipment of German Tanks
The second pistol is the same as the smooth bore except that it has a rifled barrel fitted, which is stamped 'Z' on the left side of barrel reinforce. A clinometer sight may be fitted to the left hand side of the body. It fires all 1 in signal pistol grenades and the HE grenade 361 LP when a smooth bore liner is fitted in the barrel. The German designation is 27 mm Kampfpistole.
Weapon No 200
Pistol Signal 27 mm (Zwilling)
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A double barrelled signal pistol of 27 mm calibre, part of the ancillary equipment of German AFVs. The official German designation is 27 mm Leuchtpistolezwilling. The word 'Zwilling' denoting double barrelled. This particular pistol bears the initials 'EEV', which are taken to be the maker's stamp. By setting a lever on the rear top of the pistol it is possible to fire the barrels independently or both together. This also carries the spring loaded indicator, to denote when the pistol is loaded.
Weapon No 201
27 mm Pistol Signal 42 (Smooth Bore)
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The correct German designation for this weapon is 27 mm Leuchtpistole 42. It is opened for loading by pressing in the button on the left hand side in front of the grips. This also has the loaded indicator and cocking is by hand.
Weapon No 202
Pistol Signal 1½ in No 4 Mk l*
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Originally designed for use in British aircraft. The four lugs on the front end of the barrel and the brass catch on the top of the body are the means of securing the pistol to the aircraft mounting. This pistol is now being modified by increasing the length of the barrel and welding a butt on the rear of the body, so that it may be used as a riot gun.
Weapon No 203
Pistol Signal 27 mm (Zwilling)
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Another double barrelled German model. This differs slightly in many ways from Weapon No 200, the main difference being in the length of the barrel. This model has a 6½ inch barrel, whereas Weapon No 200's barrel is 9 inches long. This model is also opened and cocked by means of the lever in front of the trigger guard and has the barrel selector. This short barrel type is believed to have been carried on armoured cars as opposed to tanks.
Weapon No 204
Pistol Signal 27 mm (Long Barrel)
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Another German signal pistol, smooth bore, cocked by hand, but opening the pistol for loading is done by pulling down the lever in front of the trigger guard as on other models.
Weapon No 205
Pistol Signal 1 inch W & S No I Mk III
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Made by Webley and Scott in 1917. Used by the British Infantry.
Weapon No E:02.0157.09
Flare Gun Webley & Scot
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No details.
Serial Number - 10, Museum Number - E:02.0157.09