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Firing shovel

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by triumphman, Mar 11, 2020.

  1. triumphman

    triumphman New Member

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    Firing shovel
    genuine, not repro
    https://ebay.us/M2Z5xk
     
  2. RalphW

    RalphW Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Administrator Friend

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    "Repainted, new handle", rusty with old handle would be much more interesting and suggesting traction engine, with a handle that length. o_O
     
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    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Got to agree that after looking at the photo, ‘genuine’ doesn’t seem an appropriate word. It’s a pressed blade which, although not unknown, wasn’t that common. No strap on the handle, either and it’s length seems more appropriate for a garden spade.
     
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    Sheff Resident of Nat Pres

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    Doesn’t look like any firing weapon I’ve ever seen


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