M1 Carbine

 By early WW2 there was an awareness that the full size military cartridge was overly powerful and the rifles ungainly. The Germans developed the STG 44 with a necked down 7.62x33 cartridge, America designed this compact rifle using a 7.62x 33 straight case round developed from the earlier .32 caliber Winchester self loading round. The M1 carbine started production in July 1942 and went to war immediately. Millions have been manufactured by dozens of manufacturers.

No more Vincents

 

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As reported in Motor Cycling magazine, Sept 15 1955

Fonzie's motorcycle found!

Because everyone knew that Fonzie rode a CB750! 

In uhmmm... 1958? 

 

Drafting error

 Side elevation of a Baldwin-made 4-6-0 made in 1860. Note the decorative head light and drive counterweights. What this drawing was intended for isn't clear but the draftsman made a mistake. Look where the main rod meets the side rod. It seems to have been installed inside the main rod, which would prevent a full rotation of the wheel. Apparently no one checked the drawing before it was published.

Central Petroleum Co.

At that price, I assume people must still be collecting oil cans. I had to look around on the can to find what product it was! As they say at the bottom, Central Petroleum has been in business since 1911 and are still around today. 

 They must not make it north of the border but they're located in Cleveland and are proud sponsors of the National Tractor Pullers Association. 

 

1950s Olympic Tape Measure

 This is interesting, a linen measuring tape in a nice Bakelite case from the mid 20th century Peoples Republic of China. Looking online, the length  apparently is either 20 or 30 meters. The brand name Tricle, probably doesn't translate well from the Chinese.

Quilting Clamp

 Yet another decorative 2 inch cast clamp. A tag suggested it was an old clamp used in quilting. Not sure, is the slot for a belt somehow?

Monday Mystery, round metal thing

 Displayed at a local antique market, this intriguingly shaped thing wasn't identified. It's all metal and about 3 feet in diameter. My overactive mind pictures it as the outlet portion of a jet engine but what is it really? Ideas?

 

Powr Kraft V58 anvil

 Just a little anvil from the Montgomery Ward line of hobby level tools. The anvil has the same styling licks as their vises of the time.

 

Sidecar Sunday

Wartime R75 BMW with drive to sidecar wheel . The helmet shaped thing on the tank is an air filter. 18,000 units were made before production ended in 1944.