Original U.S. Late 19th Century Dynamite Blasting Machine Aetna Powder Company

Original Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous piece of Wild West Era Americana, a Blasting Machine. No.3 grade blasting machines were typically used by quarrymen and railroad contractors in the late 19th century. The Aetna Powder Company was well known for manufacturing blasting machines as well as the dynamite itself. This example is in fair shape with some damage and cracking to the wood, and it’s missing one of the two securing rivets on top. The leather carrying strap is still completely intact but it is imperative that you do not carry it by this strap, as it’s very old and will break. The plunger still works very well as intended. The maker’s plate is still completely intact and reads: LION NO. 3THE AETNA POWDER COMPANYCHICAGO, ILL. U.S.A.BLASTING MACHINE The machine measures 5½ x 8 x 14” without the plunger, with the plunger sticking out 3 inches when stationary and 12½” when fully pulled upwards. A fantastic iconic piece of history, ready for further research and displa