Electric shot-firing apparatus

Made:
1960-1969 in United Kingdom
Electric shot-firing apparatus

Electric shot-firing apparatus
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

An M.E. 6 Mk1 six shot exploder, made by Marston Excelsior Limited, for use in the course of coal mining.

Details

Category:
Coal Mining
Collection:
Lancashire Coal Mining Collection
Object Number:
Y2002.19.500.11
Materials:
metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified), glass and leather
Measurements:
overall (excl. strap): 169 mm x 1203 mm x 103 mm, 4.4 kg
type:
exploder
credit:
Gift of Salford Museum and Art Gallery