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Allen Haff and Ton Jones put out fires, literally, on the seventh episode of the second season of
Auction Hunters. They used a glass fire extinguisher grenades, and yes, it worked! Other finds in their storage auction units during these three episodes included a Victorian-era burial casket, a mechanical 1896 handcrafted Chicago fire station alarm box, a 1930s "blasting machine" dynamite detonator box, a 1890s treasure chest with secret compartments, and a 1897 Winchester pump action shotgun.
Read or take notes on these interesting `Factoids` from
Auction Hunters.
Season 2, Episode 7: "The Chi-Town Showdown."
(Parade Rainbow Firefighter Helmet 1900s - Photo: SpikeTV)
• Chicago is the third largest U.S. city with a population of 2.7 million.
• The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 burned over a third of the city to the ground.
• "Grenade" style fire extinguishers containing dry chemical powders are still in use today.
• Before fire bells, people raised the alarm by ringing church bells or shooting guns.
• (About symbols on coffins.) The cherub symbol often represents `innocence` or `ascension to heaven`.
• (About vintage firemen helmets.) Helmets with multiple ridges indicate high rank and are therefore more rare and valuable.
• The Rainbow Volunteer Fire Company was founded in 1773.
• Ornate speaking trumpets were often used to commemorate promotions or retirements.
• Carbon tetrachloride can damage the nervous system and internal organs.
Season 2, Episode 8: "Fire in the Hole!"
(Electric Melter - Photo: SpikeTV)
• Rancho Cucamonga is named after the Kucamongan Indians that settled there around 1200 A.D.
• The DuPont company was founded in 1802 as a gunpowder mill.
• Many crews deserted their ships to join the California Gold Rush in the mid 1800s.
• A gold nugget weighting 160lbs was found in Calaveras County, California in 1854.
• An "assay office" is where precious metals are tested for purity and certified.
• U.S. blasters use over 6 million pounds of explosives each year.
• (For melting gold and silver) Electric melters can be purchased for around $650.
• The melting point of silver is 1763 degrees Fahrenheit.
• "Hallmarks" are struck into precious metals to identify the foundry of origin.
Season 2, Episode 9: "Animal Instincts."
(1897 Winchester Shotgun - Photo: SpikeTV)
• Orange County is 35 miles south of Los Angeles.
• Over 115,000 millionaires live in Orange County, one of the richest places in the US.
• Uniquely, Benelli Shotguns break down into 3 parts.
• An average mule deer can weight up to 500lbs.
• Taxidermy laws vary by state but can carry six-figure fines and extended jail terms.
• Gun registration fees and mandatory background checks average $65 per gun.
• The Winchester Model 1897 is one of the first pump-action shotguns and was used in WWI.
• Some desert Mule Deer go their entire lives without drinking water.
• The outside spread of a Mule Deer`s antlers can reach up to 4 feet.
• Competitive mating causes this sheep to have larger testes than its domesticated counterpart.
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Also
Auction Hunters` Factoids III
Auction Hunters` Factoids IV
About the Author...
Chuck G. is a freelance blogger and celebrity interviewer based in Southern California. She`s a Geek who watches US Women`s National Soccer, ⤠Pizza & Beach Life. You may follow her on Twitter @chuckgwriter.
