Trommel markings

schwob · 01-17-2002, 01:05 PM

Can anyone please tell me what the markings on a Trommel Mag (snail drum) mean? Mine has a capiltal B over a capital N. There is a 5 digit serial number. Any thoughts about the year of manufacture? As always, many thanx.....

Johnny Peppers · 01-17-2002, 03:59 PM

The B over N is the manufacturer, Bing in Nurnberg, which I think someone has previously posted was a toy manufacturer. According to Still the serial numbers went to over 700,000, and yours may possibly be the first variation as to the winding lever. The first lever simply pulled or telescoped out, where the second variation folded out. The first Trommel Magazines were probably not issued until late 1916 or early 1917.

schwob · 01-17-2002, 04:11 PM

Thanx John. As always, I appreciate your informative help.

01-17-2002, 01:05 PM	#1
schwob RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Coast of Maine Posts: 273 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Trommel markings Can anyone please tell me what the markings on a Trommel Mag (snail drum) mean? Mine has a capiltal B over a capital N. There is a 5 digit serial number. Any thoughts about the year of manufacture? As always, many thanx.....

01-17-2002, 03:59 PM	#2
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Trommel markings The B over N is the manufacturer, Bing in Nurnberg, which I think someone has previously posted was a toy manufacturer. According to Still the serial numbers went to over 700,000, and yours may possibly be the first variation as to the winding lever. The first lever simply pulled or telescoped out, where the second variation folded out. The first Trommel Magazines were probably not issued until late 1916 or early 1917.

01-17-2002, 04:11 PM	#3
schwob RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Coast of Maine Posts: 273 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trommel markings Thanx John. As always, I appreciate your informative help.