Signal Cartridges

[stephenclark]

I have a very pistol (correctly on my FAC) the cartridges that I have are from a batch made by Schermuly in 1971. Does anyone know the life of these, or where a new batch could be bought from. The gun is a 1" bore.

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[Plum]

Tha last ones I bought from Phoenix Gun Co. 208 Leigh Rd, Leigh-On-Sea Essex SS9 1BS. Tel: 01702-714872. GBP 5 each. Please let me know how you get on as things may have changed since I last purchased.

I have never been able to find the life expectance of the flare cartridges. Everyone I asked said that if the shell is in good condition and the wax seal is still intack then it is OK.

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[cliff]

Ask your local gun shop / dealer. They can order them in for you provided you can produce the necessary paperwork.

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Stay put when I hit you!

 

[Dek]

A company called Paynes Wessex will supply cartridges for signalling pistols. Not sure of their address at the moment but it should be found with a web search.

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[Boathook]

Re: Signal Cartridges re Plum

I was told the same recently. Very pistol cartridges have an indefinite life as long as they are in reasonable condition,

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[alanporter]

In the USA very pistol cartridges have a three year shelf life, and in Canada four years.
Outside of these times the cartridges no longer count towards the legal requirement. I am surprised that they don't have an expiry date stamped on them in the UK.

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[Sandy.]

Interesting stuff, all of ths. Anybody know where I can obtain a verys pistol?
Presumably you have to obtain a licence from someone to own it?


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[yoda]

You need a licence if the very pistol comes ashore (presumably including laying up). A recent enquiry with my local police established the licence was free provided it was for life saving purposes only. As to where you buy one - no idea. Mine is Italian WW2 vintage 1.5 inch.

Yoda

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[stephenclark]

Many thanks to all of you who have replied to this. I don't know where a very pistol can be aquired, 'though I have seen a 'plastic' one of American origin (I think). Mine was inherited, a brass Cogswell & Harrison. I Live in Northern Ireland, so the paperwork is especially important - but I'm not sure about the 'hand gun' laws in the rest of the UK.

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