Rang Crow Scarer

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Rang Crow Scarer

Rang Crow Scarer

Name/Title

Rang Crow Scarer

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.319

Description

Metal carbide explosive device. Label states "Acetylesen Explosielam" LOOSCO n/v Amsterdam -C

Category

Game Keepers and Trapping, Horticultural Sundries

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Bottom front

Transcription

The LOOSCO "Bang' Apparatus. Important. • Read carefully operation instructions before use. • To clean the ejector nozzle use only the wire cleaning needles supplied with each apparatus (See also operating instructions). • The carbide container to be cleaned after each operation to remove the sludge. • Clean the burner regularly with a piece of cloth. • Do not forget to replace the split cottor pin. • Cleaning and refilling of the apparatus must be carried out well away from any open fire smoking must be avoided. This machine hs been tested under working conditions and is found absolutely satisfactory. Any appearance of use is due to the testing.

Dimensions

Height

500 mm

Diameter

230 mm

Material

Metal

Location

* Untyped Location

WW floor

Condition

Overall Condition

Good