Original U.S. WWII Army Willys and Ford Jeep Brass Fire Extinguisher by Pyrene of Newark, NJ
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a vintage brass one-quart fire extinguisher made by Foamite Ltd known as a Fire - Gun which was filled with Carbon Tetrachloride. The extinguisher is offered empty. The label is full of information including:
PYRENE / FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
UNDERWRITERS’ LABORATORIES INC
INSPECTED
QUART HAND FIRE EXTINGUISHER
CLASSIFICATION B-2 ; C-2
No. T588719
ORIGINAL CONTENTS NOT LESS THAN 25%
CARBONTETRACHLORIDE
TO OPERATE
TURN HANDLE TO LEFT
WORK LIKE A PUMP
DIRECT STREAM AT BASE OF FLAME
-FOR BURNING LIQUIDS DIRECT
STREAM AGAINST SIDE OF CONTAINER
ABOVE SURFACE OF LIQUID
WARNING
EXTINGUISH FIRE PROMPTLY AND
AVOID EXPOSURE TO SMOKE AND FUMES
LOCK HANDLE, SHAKE EXTINGUISHER TO REMOVE
LIQUID IN DISCHARGE TUBE
AFTER USING REFILL IMMEDIATELY
USE ONLY PYRENE FIRE EXTINGUISHING
LIQUID - WATER OR OTHER SUBSTITUTES
WILL DAMAGE EXTINGUISHER AND RENDER
USE ON ELECTRICAL FIRES DANGEROUS
PYRENE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
NEWARK NEW JERSEY
This style of commercially produced hand held fire extinguisher is commonly considered correct for military vehicles most notably the Willy MB and Ford GPW jeeps of the WW2 era. Offered in very good condition this makes a fine collectors piece for both automotive and military enthusiasts.
Approximately measures 14" x 3.5
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