Loader for 12 gauge shot gun w/(A) wooden stem w/ball head and (B) brass sleeve w/slightly fluted ends.
(B) Top end has stamped edge.
Inside has a mechanism sleeve.
Outside is marked "Eagle 12, Patented Jan.19, 1888."
See 1897 Sears Catalog ad attached to catalolgue sheet.
Use
Use to load 12 gauge shotgun shells.
Collection
Military
Made/Created
Date made
1888 - 1920
Notes
Date: 1888-1920
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Shell, Shotgun
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Shell, Armament
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Ammunition
Nomenclature Class
Armaments
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology