Shell, Armament

Object number2011.127.410

Manufacturer Smith & Wesson Chemical Company, Inc.

OriginRock Creek, OH

MediumMetal, ink, paint

Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association

DescriptionSample tear gas shell. Silver-colored metal tube with blue paint on each end.Dimensions9.625 x 5.25 in. (24.4 x 13.3 cm)
InscriptionsInformation printed in black on the body of the shell: "SMITH & WESSON / 37MM / SHORT RANGE / MUZZLE DISPERSION / RIOT AGENT CS / INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE / THIS SHELL IS FOR USE ONLY BY LAW ENFORCEMENT / PERSONNEL TRAINED TO USE TEAR GAS. SHELL / DISSEMINATES TEAR GAS BY MUZZLE BLAST OVER A / RANGE OF 30-40 FEET. / FOR USE: USE SMITH & WESSON NO. 210 37MM GAS GUN. / WARNING / 1. DO NOT FIRE AT PERSON OR CROWD WITHIN 20 FEET AS / SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR FROM WADDING OR / OTHER MATERIAL EXPELLED FROM SHELL. / SMITH & WESSON CHEMICAL CO., INC. / ROCK CREEK, OHIO 44084 U.S.A. / MFG PC1142 REV. 175 LOT NO."

Around top: "EMPTY SAMPLE".

On one end: "GAS DIRECT / FROM GUN" around the edge and "BLAST / TYPE" in center.
Historical NotesPart of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.

Related institution Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

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