Gyrojet Rocket Guns

thespyboys11thespyboys11 Lindenwold,NJPosts: 1,894MI6 Agent
Have just discovered a website offering what is the most comprehensive information on the Gyrojet weapons used by Tiger Tanaka’s Ninja forces on their attack of Blofeld’s Volcano stronghold.

The author, Mel Carpenter, has devoted nearly 10 years compiling every aspect on these unique firearms.

The 8.5 X 11 inch spiral-bound book has 422 pages, 286 with color. There are 466 color & 279 Black and white photos and it covers every known Gyrojet ever made!!!

Chapter 23 will be of special interest to us as it covers the guns used in YOLT.

If you go to his website: http://www.gyrojet.net/

You’ll see he even offers some items for sale from his private collection.

You can even view a sample chapter as well as download a pdf of a supplemental chapter.

Ordering info is on the website and please, tell him “Ed sent me”
Ed
TheSpyBoys.com

Comments

  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    Looks real cool -{ love the finjets
  • thespyboys11thespyboys11 Lindenwold,NJPosts: 1,894MI6 Agent
    I've been in communication with the author and I may be able to negotiate obtaining a few unloaded ones to sell for him.
    Ed
    TheSpyBoys.com
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    Cool, put me down for one mate :)
  • KleynenKleynen BelgiumPosts: 396MI6 Agent
    Love it!!
  • MILKBONEMILKBONE MICHIGANPosts: 65MI6 Agent
    Here's 2 Gyrojet Cartridges that I recently added to my collection. Both are 13mm. Cartridge on the left, with 4 nozzle ports, is 'LIVE', the red on the bottom is an early experimental waterproof coating by the manufacturer.

    Glad you liked the Gyrojet web site ED.
    Guess others will as well.

    GYROJET_CARTRIDGES_1.jpg

    GYROJET_CARTRIDGES_2.jpg
  • PPK 7.65mmPPK 7.65mm Saratoga Springs NY USAPosts: 1,253MI6 Agent
    Nice find, I just might have to get some GryoJet shell casings myself.
  • thespyboys11thespyboys11 Lindenwold,NJPosts: 1,894MI6 Agent
    Gotta' give credit where it's due....Robert (Milkbone) alerted me to the website.
    I contacted the author and had some very nice emails back & forth. I thught this info is too good not to share with you guys.
    Ed
    TheSpyBoys.com
  • juggle5juggle5 Posts: 22MI6 Agent
    I know Mel and have his book... You should check out the section on the Finjets, these were the rockets fired out of the cigarettes; see the for sale page on his website. I have a few of these, they really cool.
  • MILKBONEMILKBONE MICHIGANPosts: 65MI6 Agent
    juggle5 wrote:
    You should check out the section on the Finjets, these were the rockets fired out of the cigarettes

    Here it is!
    You can see that it has the forward fins (canards).
    Must be a very rare item to find, lucky you juggle5.

    YOLT_Finjet.jpg
  • juggle5juggle5 Posts: 22MI6 Agent
    The Finjets are not that rare just pricey, keep an eye on Mel's website as
    he will add items as he finds them. Some have the cunards and some don't,
    They just cut off the rear end of the fins to make the cunard, so they would
    shoot straight from a straw, which was the standard launch technique.
  • MILKBONEMILKBONE MICHIGANPosts: 65MI6 Agent
    juggle5 wrote:
    The Finjets are not that rare just pricey

    NOT THAT RARE?!
    At $200 - $250 for a miniature plastic (nylon) dart they better be as rare as hen's teeth.
  • Bond Collectors' WeekendsBond Collectors' Weekends Gainesville, Florida USAPosts: 1,902MI6 Agent
    I'm down for YOLT ordnance as you get it, Ed. Sounds cool!
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