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painter777
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Posted: Sep 22 2020 at 11:39pm |
Just seen this on a WRA 5,66
No description of parts. Pictures show it's a mixer with this straight hammer. I don't recall ever seeing this marking. Any one Know the Markings, Maker and Usage ? Thanks Ch-P777 Left Side: Right Side: |
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New2brass
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Well that is certainly a worn stamping. It almost looks like the Army Corps of Engineers symbol But it is not that! It is I-I War Baby lists it as Forgings by International silver CCNL 353-12 lists it as Inland The marking on the back is what I am having trouble deciphering. Checking several they seem to have an I or a T in random places, But nothing that I look at jumps out as an actual marking. Maybe some sl*g made those markings in the forging process. If anyone has an I-I hammer take a look at the rear and report any markings.
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GotSnlB28
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I agree it's an I-I. Often found on later Inlands. I have a bunch of them and can check closer but it will take me some time to dig them out, disassemble, and check. Off hand, I don't recall seeing other codes on them.
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painter777
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I do believe it's the first hammer I've seen with this style marking.
I thought it might be cast but wasn't sure. At 1st glance it also had me thinking about The Army Corp of Engineers. My Father served 2 tours in WWII as a Engineer in the Philippines. When he shipped out from San Francisco he didn't know where they were heading. At first light he seen the sun rise on his right and was sick to his stomach thinking he was heading for Alaska because of the Japanese being there or thought he might end up on the AlCan highway. He had seen cold weather gear in the cargo holds. All night the scuttlebutt was rampant. He hated the cold but by the next sun rise it was on his left. Rumor was they were doing big circles to avoid submarines and hiding from Japanese ships. As they traveled they noted the hot humid weather never realizing where they'd end up until dropping anchor far from a bay full of sunken ships from all involved in the PTO. Even with the heat and humidity he was happy to get off that troop transport. They had gone thru a Typhoon with most of the Army troops sea sick and the Navy guys letting them know they weren't welcome aboard their ship. While in the islands he re-upped for a 2nd tour and never returned back to the states until he received his separation orders. I have pictures of him and buddies with their 2 pet monkeys and more of them with the friendly native gals . 1 of the monkeys can be seen riding on their military Harley. Dad said if they couldn't find that monkey all they had to do was fire up that bike and he'd quickly show up. Remember a story about Dad riding in for a inspection and had that monkey sitting on the handle bars. I guess the CO had a good laugh over it and ended up taking the bike and monkey for a ride, grinning all the way. I also have many letters and post cards I need to get translated someday from Filipinos he'd made friends with. Also a few from after the War from a couple Australians..... that pretty much need translation also Sorry off topic, just recalling a WWII Engineers story. Dan, GotSnlB28... Appreciate the help. Charlie-P777 |
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