Original U.S. Late 19th Century Dynamite Blasting Machine Aetna Powder Company Napoleonic The first railway employees described

The first railway employees described as "police" can be traced back to 30 June 1826

but we feel it may be a working life replacement

It took up positions on 2 April

but is now worn to a lovely gray patina

Original U.S. Late 19th Century Dynamite Blasting Machine Aetna Powder Company Napoleonic The first railway employees describedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous piece of Wild West Era Americana, a Blasting Machine. No. 3 grade blasting machines were typically used by quarrymen and railroad contractors in the late 19th century. The Aetna Powder Company was well known for manufacturing blasting machines as well as the dynamite itself. This example is in fair shape with some damage and cracking to the wood, and its missing one of the two securing rivets on