vintage tire pressure gauge manufactured by Schrader Mfg Co., specifically a model used by the U.S. Ordnance Department. in fancy case!
Item Details
Identification: It is a "Trutest Special" service tire gauge, often dating from the 1930s or 1940s.
Markings: These gauges are typically marked with "U.S. PROPERTY ORDINANCE DEPT." and may include patent numbers and the manufacturer's name, "A. Schrader's Son," a division of Scovill Mfg. Co..
Specifications: This heavy-duty model can measure pressure up to 160 PSI. It measures approximately 12.5 inches in length.
Context: While similar in appearance to military cleaning rods, its specific markings and the "Trutest Special" case (shown in the image) confirm its function as a tire pressure gauge, often issued as part of tool kits for WWII-era military vehicles like the Willys Jeep. 

selling as pictured.

more than welcome to pick up at shop in butler pa & save shipping.

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