{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwi-era-david-instrument-mfg-co-blaster-no-1-with-strap-handle","title":"Original U.S. WWI Era David Instrument Mfg. Co. Blaster No. 1 with Strap \u0026 Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting blasting machine by Davis Instrument Mfg. Co. in Baltimore, Maryland during the World War I era. The machine is marked on the bottom as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAVIS-BLASTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERIAL 4193\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blaster retains its original leather strap which is weak, and the original crank handle which is attached via a chain and clasp. Interestingly, the handle is to be inserted into the bottom of the blaster to turn and activate it, a strange design choice. The entire machine measures roughly 4½ x 4 x 2”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blasting machine was meant mostly for coal mining, as similar examples have been found in old mines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great early 20th century blasting machine, ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42875610792005,"sku":"ONSV25NCS100","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25NCS100__01.jpg?v=1749819987","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwi-era-david-instrument-mfg-co-blaster-no-1-with-strap-handle","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}