Antique grease gun

[mn250r]

These worth anything?

It says

AM LUB CO
DETROIT
all brass

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[Sevenhills1952]

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American Lube Co.
$45.00
If it were mine I'd polish the brass, hang it in the garage. Very nice antique.

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[Provincial]

The screw-in plunger indicates it was used with Alemite "pin-type" grease fittings. They had a ball check and a cross pin that the coupler engaged to hold a seal. They became obsolete with the invention of Zerk (ball-type) fittings.

If there is no thread on the end of the tube, it may have been used to refill grease cups.

 

[zkling]

I'd polish it up, put it in the bathroom and tell people it is an old medical device.

 

[mn250r]

Awesome. Thanks for all the replies!

 

[wrenchguy]

I thought those screw type were for filling ol'timey shocks with shock oil.

 

[1/2 Cup]

mn250r that is one sweet piece

 

[blaker]

I'd polish it up, put it in the bathroom and tell people it is an old medical device.

 

[The Cobbler]

That deserves a polish & display !

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Very nice shape, great display piece. That brass will look great polished up.

 

[Sevenhills1952]

I'd polish it up, put it in the bathroom and tell people it is an old medical device.

Especially if you put a hose and enema bag on it.

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[mn250r]

Haha

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[txvwnut]

https://images.app.goo.gl/gkgTAvYG3L6JSVVv9

American Lube Co.
$45.00
If it were mine I'd polish the brass, hang it in the garage. Very nice antique.

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Ditto.