Original U.S. Late 19th Century Dynamite Blasting Machine Aetna Powder Company Night Sights The breech block is stamped

The breech block is stamped with the original production information on the top

The receiver and lever both show traces of case hardening in places

This top spike is actually looks to be nickel or tin

The mounts are all  iron and TWO Ovals containing Inspector's Cartouches appear on the left side of the stock opposite the lock

The scabbard was manufactured by Victory Plastics

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Dynamite Blasting Machine Aetna Powder Company Night Sights The breech block is stampedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous piece of Wild West Era Americana, a Blasting Machine. No. 3 grade blasting machines were typically used by quarrymen and railroad contractors in the late 19th century. The Aetna Powder Company was well known for manufacturing blasting machines as well as the dynamite itself. This example is in fair shape with some damage and cracking to the wood, and its missing one of the two securing rivets on