[CW] Massie Keys - Pump Handle type as at NEWS E. Greenwich, RI and non Pump Handle owned by Len Arzoomanian

[D.J.J. Ring, Jr.]

From: Tom Perera <telegraph at w1tp.com>
Date: Sun, Feb 19, 2023, 09:27


Thanks David.

As you know, I have the elaborate counterfeit Massie key made by the
notorious key, tube and radio counterfeiter, Phil Weingarten:



It is only possible to tell it from an original Massie because of the
slightly rough cast label and...



..and the cadmium-plated screw in the handle.

x

Here is the original Massie blueprint from Spark Key Expert Russ Kleinman
that Phil might have used to make his copy:



I am going to forward your pictures of the second key to Russ to see if he
can Identify it.

The high knob is rather unique and it is typical of very early German spark
keys so I am going to guess that it is a German key.  Let's see what Russ
has to say about it.

73, Tom


Tom Perera - W1TP
Email: Telegraph at w1tp.com
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