In the course of my research, I have encountered many
excellent
vintage spearguns. I, personally, do not collect them, but still enjoy
seeing
them and learning something about them. I am always amazed at how much
creative
development has gone into spearguns design. It seems that every diver
has
made his own equipment at one time or another. By no means is this
page,
or links an exaustive source of information. It only contains a limited
number
of examples. They are in no particular order. The thumbnail image may
open
up into a whole page. This list of vintage spearguns may grow as
examples
are photographed and documented. Please note that each image links to
an expanded web page. This index page is contunually under development.
Hurricane
From the Ron Mullins collection.
Tairyo Rollergun Tairyo with Reel
From the Jack Prodanovich collection From the Ron Mullins collection
Hi-Sea speargun
From the Jack Prodanovich collection
Long Bluewater special
From Prodanovich collection
This specimen reputedly made by Charlie Sturgill
Pushrod speargun manufactured by Boyde Hall
This speargun was owned by Marty Pasos and given to
Jack Prodanovich.
Hawaiian Hinge Gun
From the collection of John Warren, note: I don't collect
spearguns.
The Safari speargun by Scubapro
This gun was previously owned by Jim Christiansen
The Dimitri Rebikoff vintage speargun
Designed and manufactured by the pioneer of underwater strobe photography,
this vintage gun shows many unique and inventive features. It is now in a private
collection.
Old Florida vintage speargun
Open water spearguns of considerable age can be seen in detail view
These guns represent some of the earliest sophisticated blue water hunting implements
seen. Judging from the craftsmanship, these guns have a significant place in the
historical record. More information is requested.
Le Fusil Sous-Marin Americain
This is a highly advanced rollergun of French origins. It was photographed in the Jack
Prodanovich collection. It was given to him as a gift from Aquacraft Company.
This rollergun is illustrated in Vane Ivanovic's, Modern Spearfishing, 1954.
Early design developments in the San Diego Bottom Scratchers Dive Club made
by individuals, Jack Prodanovich and Wally Potts led to subsequent bluewater
speargun design. Images were taken at the 70th anniversary gathering of Bottom Scratchers
Dive Club and friends last year. The above gun is dated 1938.
This page has been updated on January 4, 2004
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Hurricane
From the Ron Mullins collection.
Tairyo Rollergun Tairyo with Reel
From the Jack Prodanovich collection From the Ron Mullins collection
Hi-Sea speargun
From the Jack Prodanovich collection
Long Bluewater special
From Prodanovich collection
This specimen reputedly made by Charlie Sturgill
Pushrod speargun manufactured by Boyde Hall
This speargun was owned by Marty Pasos and given to
Jack Prodanovich.
Hawaiian Hinge Gun
From the collection of John Warren, note: I don't collect
spearguns.
The Safari speargun by Scubapro
This gun was previously owned by Jim Christiansen
The Dimitri Rebikoff vintage speargun
Designed and manufactured by the pioneer of underwater strobe photography,
this vintage gun shows many unique and inventive features. It is now in a private
collection.
Old Florida vintage speargun
Open water spearguns of considerable age can be seen in detail view
These guns represent some of the earliest sophisticated blue water hunting implements
seen. Judging from the craftsmanship, these guns have a significant place in the
historical record. More information is requested.
Le Fusil Sous-Marin Americain
This is a highly advanced rollergun of French origins. It was photographed in the Jack
Prodanovich collection. It was given to him as a gift from Aquacraft Company.
This rollergun is illustrated in Vane Ivanovic's, Modern Spearfishing, 1954.
Early design developments in the San Diego Bottom Scratchers Dive Club made
by individuals, Jack Prodanovich and Wally Potts led to subsequent bluewater
speargun design. Images were taken at the 70th anniversary gathering of Bottom Scratchers
Dive Club and friends last year. The above gun is dated 1938.
This page has been updated on January 4, 2004
LINK BACK TO BLUE GUN INDEX PAGE