Original U.S. WWI Era David Instrument Mfg. Co. Blaster No. 1 with Strap & Handle U.S. Badges The projector

The projector

with the machine guns still able to traverse and the whole "turret" portion being detachable

this could have also been a family item passed down and was converted before the soldier left for the war

This is a nice little gun and in its day was known as a gambler's vest gun or a lady's garter gun

which features a portrait of Admiral George Dewey

Original U.S. WWI Era David Instrument Mfg. Co. Blaster No. 1 with Strap & Handle U.S. Badges The projectorOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting blasting machine by Davis Instrument Mfg. Co. in Baltimore, Maryland during the World War I era. The machine is marked on the bottom as: DAVIS BLASTER NO. 1 SERIAL 4193 The blaster retains its original leather strap which is weak, and the original crank handle which is attached via a chain and clasp. Interestingly, the handle is to be inserted into the bottom of the blaster to turn and