Aren't the SLRs used for throwing lines or is that old info?
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Originally posted by Poiuyt View PostAren't the SLRs used for throwing lines or is that old info?
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Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostAny rifle adapted to take a line throwing projectile and a single propellant cartridge can be used. As pointed out below SLR is a generic name for any self loading rifle. The term Semi- Automatic Rifle or SAR can also be used. Neither acronym indicate a make such as FN , Steyr , Sterling etc.
7.62mm = more propellant ?
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Originally posted by DeV View PostWhy was FN retained (with the NS as the single user until the Spotter rifle came in) for the role, instead of the Steyr?
7.62mm = more propellant ?
i don't suppose the larger charge is a handicap either, given the weight of the projectile and the line.
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Originally posted by DeV View PostWhy was FN retained (with the NS as the single user until the Spotter rifle came in) for the role, instead of the Steyr?
7.62mm = more propellant ?
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Originally posted by paul g View PostWhen did we adopt or even use the SLR, or are we giving a sop to the Dup on imo
I had to look up the word Dup. Collin English Dictionary says Dup is a verb meaning "to open". Not sure how that is relevant to anything. If you were referring to the DUP (capital letters), again, not sure how that is relevant to anything. Happy to listen to what it is you are trying to say.
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Originally posted by ancientmariner View PostThe matching bits and pieces for line throwing were only FN compatible and as you say more bang with 7.62mmDon't spit in my Bouillabaisse .
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[QUOTE=Poiuyt;466552]The particular SLR I was referring to was adopted in the 60's and is still in use in the Irish Defence Forces as a DMR. QUOTE]
Video on the FAL from CMM at the end of this piece
https://www.quora.com/What-countries...use-the-FN-FALLast edited by EUFighter; 7 March 2019, 18:19.
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When N. Montserrat, of The Cruel Sea fame, released his first book, which was published while the war was on, sailors having read the particular work, began referring to him as "Schermuly", a line throwing apparatus.
Original 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 didn’t see a need for his line throwers. Finally, he came up with a design that was small, easily aimed and fired, accurate and simple to use – the Schermuly Rocket Pistol Apparatus. In 1929, just 19 days before he died, the Admiralty made it compulsory for all vessels over 500 tons to carry line throwers. It was so successful that in 1938, a new act made it a requirement for all ships over 80 tons or 50 feet in length. The pistol is based on the Webley & Scott brass flare pistol, with a steel barrel extension to take a rocket that would propel a wire over distance. The wire could be attached to a cable to help transfer people from ship to ship or shore to ship. The pistol barrel has an extra handle to steady the gun when firing. The wood grips are made of mahogany. This is a Schermuly Line Throwing Rocket Pistol has a steel frame with brass chamber the rocket tube, or barrel, is steel. It has mahogany grips and a Bakelite secondary handle, and there are British proof marks on the chamber and frame, the chamber is also marked 1" which is the cartridge size. Overall, the pistol is in very good condition. This pistol represents a very unique piece of nautical history, and would complement any collection of nautical or WWII artifacts"We will hold out until our last bullet is spent. Could do with some whiskey"
Radio transmission, siege of Jadotville DR Congo. September 1961.
Illegitimi non carborundum
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Originally posted by Turkey View PostWhen N. Montserrat, of The Cruel Sea fame, released his first book, which was published while the war was on, sailors having read the particular work, began referring to him as "Schermuly", a line throwing apparatus.
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Originally posted by Laners View PostI do remember seeing a .303 being used for line trowing , it even had a pistol grip , not sure if it was on Emer or Eithne .
Also there was probably no need to change it. You already had the weapons with all the associated kit. It wouldn't get the same level of abuse as an operational steyr so would have a longer life.The matching bits and pieces for line throwing were only FN compatible and as you say more bang with 7.62mm
The FN FAL was the service weapon using the manufacturers name.. the term SLR .. Self Loading Rifle while synonomus with the L1A1 UKAF weapon is actually a description of the weapon type and not its name in service... check out the older 'BAP' manuals, it never referes to the name of the weapon on the cover but is titled 'The Manual of the Pistol' despite describing two weapons , both the Browning weapon and the Walther PPK, in the actual text.Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe
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