{"product_id":"u-s-army-10-cap-blasting-machine-white-rodgers-electric-co-military-demolition-equipment","title":"U.S. Army 10-Cap Blasting Machine – White-Rodgers Electric Co. – Military Demolition Equipment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal U.S. Army \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-Cap Blasting Machine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e manufactured by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite-Rodgers Electric Company of St. Louis, Missouri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These hand-operated blasting machines were used by military engineers and demolition personnel to initiate electric blasting caps during training, construction, obstacle clearing, and controlled demolition operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe data plate is marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“U.S. Army Blasting Machine – 10 Cap”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite-Rodgers Electric Co., St. Louis, MO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains its original T-handle operating mechanism, metal housing, and identification plate. The housing shows expected service and storage wear, including scattered finish loss, dust accumulation, oxidation, and age-related handling marks. The data plate remains present and legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilitary blasting machines such as this represent an interesting piece of U.S. Army engineering and demolition history. They are increasingly difficult to find, particularly in complete condition with intact identification plates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desirable display item for collectors of military engineering equipment, demolition gear, communications equipment, and U.S. Army field equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43055262761037,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/BA3C4223-9B82-433B-94C0-9FFCAE261432.jpg?v=1780086726","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/u-s-army-10-cap-blasting-machine-white-rodgers-electric-co-military-demolition-equipment","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}