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#676133 Sat Jan 07 2017 07:33 PM
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This pump has been in my family for decades and I recently got the urge to determine what kind of pump it is. Any help in that regard is greatly appreciated. https://youtu.be/cw5CS2MxbEU

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dubvee #676141 Sat Jan 07 2017 10:18 PM
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That is a beautiful gas pump your family has. The gas pump you have is a Bowser C11 if the glass cylinder is 18" tall and that would make it a 5 gallon capacity pump. If the glass cylinder is 27" tall then it is a Bowser C111 and would be a 10 gallon capacity pump.
The C11 was produced in 1923 and the C111 was produced in 1924.
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Here is a picture of my C11.
Dave

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Dave,
Thank you. Likewise on your pump. Our pump was in use at my grandparent's greenhouse until the greenhouse was sold (early 80's) and the pump came to live with us. Thanks again for your help.
Kris

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Great pumps guys.


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Nice pump!


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Those are sweet.

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