joshk-k
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Hi all!
I sell salvaged building materials and see all sorts of interesting trinkets and cool stuff come and go all the time. I see firearms related stuff fairly infrequently, usually when some old man dies and his kids/widow have us come and pick up the contents of his shop/garage/basement/warehouse. It's usually an old .303 round or something like that in a drawer. I've gotten some worthwhile gun cleaning supplies though.
Today a co-worker came up to me with a little something he found. It's a small, clear plastic canister, about the same circumference as a film canister, and about 1 cm deep. It has ten small objects visible inside it. The orange banding around the canister says: 10 Tear Gas Cartridges Cal. 22. Made in Western Germany. Florida Firearms Corp., Nialeah, Fla. Keep Dark."
The label on the back says." Warning irritant. Explosive charge contains CN Tear gas. Explosive force may cause penetrating wounds and permanently injure if fired at close range. If tear gas material contacts eyes or skin flush thoroughly with water. Do not rub. Call physician immediately. Keep out of reach of children. F.F.C. Miami, Fla."
The projectiles are .22 cal, and, not including the rim, are only about as long as their diameter. The front end is open and there's a purple waxy looking substance visible. I have not tried to open the container. It may be factory sealed. A quick internet search has told me that they are a 6mm Flobert or .22 CB cartridge (?).
It's clear that they're old (before the Berlin Wall fell, anyway). It's clear they haven't been kept in the dark. There's no history about their storage. I'm not even sure of how they entered my workplace today. They seem like they're in good condition.
I'd be curious as to people's thoughts about shooting them. Does the CN powder stick to the wax and get propelled that way? How far will they likely shoot? I've been teargassed in demonstrations, and I have no desire to make it a recreational activity. Any inherent risks because of their age? .22 pistol? Rifle?
Basically any information would be great. If it was safe, I would love to shoot one sometime. It's a fun little find regardless.
Thanks,
Josh
I sell salvaged building materials and see all sorts of interesting trinkets and cool stuff come and go all the time. I see firearms related stuff fairly infrequently, usually when some old man dies and his kids/widow have us come and pick up the contents of his shop/garage/basement/warehouse. It's usually an old .303 round or something like that in a drawer. I've gotten some worthwhile gun cleaning supplies though.
Today a co-worker came up to me with a little something he found. It's a small, clear plastic canister, about the same circumference as a film canister, and about 1 cm deep. It has ten small objects visible inside it. The orange banding around the canister says: 10 Tear Gas Cartridges Cal. 22. Made in Western Germany. Florida Firearms Corp., Nialeah, Fla. Keep Dark."
The label on the back says." Warning irritant. Explosive charge contains CN Tear gas. Explosive force may cause penetrating wounds and permanently injure if fired at close range. If tear gas material contacts eyes or skin flush thoroughly with water. Do not rub. Call physician immediately. Keep out of reach of children. F.F.C. Miami, Fla."
The projectiles are .22 cal, and, not including the rim, are only about as long as their diameter. The front end is open and there's a purple waxy looking substance visible. I have not tried to open the container. It may be factory sealed. A quick internet search has told me that they are a 6mm Flobert or .22 CB cartridge (?).
It's clear that they're old (before the Berlin Wall fell, anyway). It's clear they haven't been kept in the dark. There's no history about their storage. I'm not even sure of how they entered my workplace today. They seem like they're in good condition.
I'd be curious as to people's thoughts about shooting them. Does the CN powder stick to the wax and get propelled that way? How far will they likely shoot? I've been teargassed in demonstrations, and I have no desire to make it a recreational activity. Any inherent risks because of their age? .22 pistol? Rifle?
Basically any information would be great. If it was safe, I would love to shoot one sometime. It's a fun little find regardless.
Thanks,
Josh
