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    Posted 11 years ago

    cbarrett2222
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    I found this item in my grandpas garage which I think is a banjo style oiler. I don't know anything about it. If anyone could tell me more about it I would be Grateful.

    Looks to be made of tin with a brass spout which has a threaded cap attached by a chain. The number 25 is written on both sides. Both sides of the can can be pressed inward and a puff of air comes out of the end of the spout.
    It measures 5 3/4 inches long and approximately 3 inches in diameter.
    Thanks

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    Comments

    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 11 years ago
      OK, you have my attention! If an oiler, I would expect a pointed spout. This leads me to think maybe it is to blow something dry or just air. Maybe graphite into locks? Like you, I await a good opinion. Love to bounce things like this around!
    2. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 11 years ago
      Powder flask for gun powder?

      T A
    3. cbarrett2222, 11 years ago
      The opening is too small for gun powder. Someone i met today said it was a WW I machine gun banjo oil can.. could it be? made around 1910-1914.
    4. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 11 years ago
      http://www.gunauction.com/buy/12356783/militaria/wwii/u.s.-army-wwii-m1912-model-1912-squad-cleaning-kit-for-colt-1911-and-a1

      T A
    5. cbarrett2222, 11 years ago
      Well TA, you have found the answer to my question. I checked the link and the oiler in the Colt 45 cleaning kit is the same one I have.

      Thank you so much for the assistance. Now I know what I have.
      CB

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