Hello Conchojack,
With reference to John's image of an original Trommel magazine, dust cover and loader, I would like to show you how a genuine second model Trommel magazine carrier. For your information, the carriers were not made out of leather, but instead canvas, and this accessory is extremely rare.
Furthermore, if you are curious to know, a 1924 P. Von Frantzius, Chicago dealer catalog had the following accessories priced as follows:
Second Model Snaildrum - $7.50
Snaildrum Loader - $6.50
Screwdriver loading tool - $0.20
Original brass cleaning rod with grease reservoir (overall length 7") - $0.50
Don't we wish we could buy these items at those prices! Those were the good old days!
Cheers,
Albert
