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pistol, fountain pen

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  • Other Name

    Hercules Model 35 fountain pen gas pistol

    model 35 tear gas projector

  • Description

    Hercules Model 35 fountain pen gas pistol, [1920s-1960s]

    in form of fountain pen; .38 inch calibre; special tear gas cartridge

    markings:

    maker’s details rear adjacent to pocket clip: HERCULES GAS MUNITIONS CORP./ CHICAGO, ILL. U.S.A / PAT. NO. 1,775,178 & RE. 7.813

    logo in circle: HGM

    above trigger lever dome: SAFE

    below trigger lever dome: MODEL 35 / F8489

    on barrel: FOR .38 SPECIAL / GAS CARTRIDGES ONLY

    on pocket clip: HERCULES

    manufacturer: Hercules Gas Munitions Co., Chicago, USA, c1920s-60s; [F8489]

  • Place
  • Accession Date
    15 May 1963
  • Other Id

    W1882 B (war)

    W1882B (war)

  • Department
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