Vpep Posted October 11, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 11, 2018 Hello Everyone, This just arrived today and Im so excited about it I couldn't wait to share. Its a Model 149A Chemical Warfare Service Gas Alarm. Its in working condition, although it may need a little oil. Unfortunately, someone painted it silver at some point in its life. I would like to hear from anyone who has more knowledge about these. I constantly see them listed (when they can be found for sale) as World War One gas alarms. Is this correct? Can anyone show a photo or a field manual that can date their use definitively? I would imagine that something like this would be permanently used at a barracks or some other fixed installation. I hope everyone enjoys it, and I look forward to any additional information, anyone can provide. Thanks Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpep Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted October 11, 2018 The Back: You can see the OD paint underneath the silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted October 12, 2018 Share #3 Posted October 12, 2018 I can't tell you anything more about it but here's mine for comparison. Repainted black. And a nice original paint Klaxon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpep Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted October 12, 2018 That is great, thank you for sharing those. It’s nice to see a comparison between the klaxon and the Stewart side by side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted October 13, 2018 Share #5 Posted October 13, 2018 Either been tried out? Neighbors would freak out, LOL. What do they sound like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted October 13, 2018 Share #6 Posted October 13, 2018 Sounds like a duck in a blender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpep Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted October 13, 2018 When I first took it out of the box, I gave it a quick crank out of curiosity. To say it’s loud and obnoxious is an understatement, and both of my dogs shot like rockets from my kitchen clear across the house to the bed room. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted October 13, 2018 Share #8 Posted October 13, 2018 Ha! I was about to ask if they still worked too. Poor doggies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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