Description: ORIG'L M1906 E-Tool (T-Handle Shovel) With Transitional Socket (?) SALE PRICED! Click images to enlarge Description This is may be an ORIGINAL pre-WWI M1906 "transitional" entrenching tool ("E-Tool"), commonly called the "T-Handle Shovel" by collectors, as issued from 1906 until the introduction of the "improved" M1910 e-tool, which had a double-riveted metal "socket" on the blade to prevent the handle from snapping off during use. Rather than merely being held by rivets as with most M1906 e-tools I've had, this one does have a socket, but the single rivet is placed laterally through the shovel's handle or "haft", rather than being driven through the "top" of the e-tool's socket and handle. The shovel has a wooden handle culminating in the "T-Handle" and a steel blade, which is rusted, but should clean-up nicely if desired. Unlike most t-handles, there is no reinforcing steel strap over it and it's simply mortised into the handle. The only marking on the shovel is a stamped "STEEL" on the top of the socket. Although the e-tool could be civilian, most civilians wouldn't have considered it very ergonomic for normal usage in civilian life, but anything is possible, including a shortened handle. I purchased this e-tool with another M1906 e-tool at the Napredak Show in San Jose, so I've always assumed that it too was military issue. If anyone has any insight into this strange variant, I would appreciate hearing from you. The shovel handle and metal parts are unpainted. The shovel is in fair overall used condition for its 100+ year age. Here's an opportunity for the WWI equipment collector or re-enactor to obtain an increasingly rare piece of pre-WWI equipment. The buyer will have my usual unconditional guarantee of authenticity and satisfaction and a five-day (not the 14-days which they insert in my listings without my consent) inspection and return/refund privilege, excluding postage. PLEASE NOTE: The shovel will be mailed by parcel post, unless the buyer request priority mail, with the unused postage refunded after mailing. Condition: Used Payment Paypal Paypal: PayPal is gladly accepted and is accommodated through the checkout or may be made directly from PayPal's website at www.paypal.com. Your item will be mailed the next business/mailing day after your Payapl payment is received, unless I happen to be out of my office. Payment Policy: PayPal: PayPal is gladly accepted and is accommodated through the checkout or may be made directly from PayPal's website at www.paypal.com. Your item will be mailed the next business/mailing day after your Payapl payment is received, unless I happen to be out of my office. Shipping Domestic shipping: Weight based Shipping Charges. Domestic Carriers are: Usps Ground AdvantageInternational shipping: Weight based Shipping Charges. International Carriers are: Usps First-Class IntlI will ship to: United States, Worldwide Weight: 2 lbs. Shipping and Handling: Please check eBay's Shipping & Payment tab Hello! I'm a militaria collector like you and I do this as a sideline to my own collecting. Nonetheless, I'll handle your order in a business-like and professional manner. Thanks for your business! Vendio Images: More than just a pretty image. 250+ Mobile Responsive & Active Content Free Listing Templates with Vendio Sales Manager. Vendio provides powerful selling automation for sellers of all sizes. Get business information that counts! - Vendio Counters are active content free.
Price: 24.99 USD
Location: Cody, Wyoming
End Time: 2025-01-21T18:54:12.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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