24102. United States Life Saving Service / Coast Guard Beach Apparatus Hawser Cutter.
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24102. United States Life Saving Service / Coast Guard Beach Apparatus Hawser Cutter.
24102i. United States Life Saving Service / Coast Guard Beach Apparatus Hawser Cutter. After a shipwrecked crew was landed from a stranded vessel, it would be necessary to release the large hawser from the vessel so that it could be used again. In this case, the hawser cutter would be used. The cutter is hinged and would be closed around the hawser with the white painted end on the inshore side. The whip was then tied to the cutter and with it pulled back toward the wreck. Once as close to the wreck as possible, the hauling in whip would be pulled, closing the knives in the cutter and severing the hawser. The hawser, cutter and whips could then be pulled ashore. Cutter is in wonderful condition, with original two-color finish still visible although well worn, without original operating ropes. Knives intact, includes locking pin. Unit is in good working order. Unit is not marked (many were not). This is an extremely difficult to find piece from the beach apparatus cart. Condition is very good and this will make an important addition to your collection. Exceptionally scarce, and simply a must if you have a Lyle gun or beach apparatus, or to complete your collection or exhibit. (VG+). $1695.
24102L. United States Life Saving Service / Coast Guard Beach Apparatus Hawser Cutter. After a shipwrecked crew was landed from a stranded vessel, it would be necessary to release the large hawser from the vessel so that it could be used again. In this case, the hawser cutter would be used. The cutter is hinged and would be closed around the hawser with the white painted end on the inshore side. The whip was then tied to the cutter and with it pulled back toward the wreck. Once as close to the wreck as possible, the hauling in whip would be pulled, closing the knives in the cutter and severing the hawser. The hawser, cutter and whips could then be pulled ashore. Cutter is in wonderful condition, with original two-color finish still visible although well worn, with old operating ropes. Knives intact, without locking pin. Unit is in good working order. Unit is branded “USCG”. This is an extremely difficult to find piece from the beach apparatus cart. Condition is very good and this will make an important addition to your collection. Exceptionally scarce, and simply a must if you have a Lyle gun or beach apparatus, or to complete your collection or exhibit. (VG+). $1295.