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Presumably invented to deal with monsters like the Bogeyman before modern science proved they didn’t exist, this functional flashlight includes a .22 caliber seven-shot revolver on the business end. Perfect for peering under a dark bed and dealing with whatever’s hiding under there.
Another more accurate theory is that it was produced in the early 1920s by Buffalo-based S.P. Cottrell & Son for use by security guards and night watchmen as a quick way to deal with intruders as soon as they were spotted. And you thought that baseball bat flashlight was dangerous. At least you can run from that.
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Guard hears a noise at the gate, walks down the alley, heart beating faster. He thinks he see`s something. Silently, he reaches for the torch in his jacket, points it at the potential intruder..CLICK..Shit..wrong button..
Just in case you actually thought that would be a problem there is a fold down trigger so little chance of accidentally shooting someone.
It’s a cool device but unfortunately has little use today when shooting someone on sight for trespassing is no longer “acceptable”, and you can’t really threaten someone with a gun that looks like a torch.
Well I liked your story. My vision went letterbox and everything!
Slenderman. ‘Nuff said.