Nightstick
Object number2011.127.248
Manufacturer
Federal Laboratories, Inc.
Date1925
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumMetal, brass, wood, leather
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionHollow, metal nightstick with dark brown wooden veneer. Silver metal grip with a button on the side. Device unscrews at center.Dimensions1.5 x 9.25 x 4.25 in. (3.8 x 23.5 x 10.8 cm)MarksStamped on grip " PAT. SEPT. 15, 1925 / DEC. 15, 1925 / DEC. 29, 1925".
On base of grip is stamped: "FEDERAL LABORATORIES, INC. / U.S.A. PITTSBURGH, PA."
Historical NotesThis nightstick was designed to be filled with removable gas cartridges and used in riot situations. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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Federal Laboratories, Inc.
Welch Allyn, Inc.
C. and E. Marshall Company
