H m quackenbush nutcracker

In 19, he patented the springjointed nutcracker, a nickelplated, solid steel. I only ship to lower united states to paypal confirmed address. They no longer manufacture firearms but the hmq metal finishing group is still in business today. Exquackenbush ceo to pay in waste case news uticaod. Quackenbush safety cartridge 22 cal wise owl auctions. The company is still in existence, involved in metal finishing. This hmq nutcracker measures 3 58 long, exclusive of the screw handle portion. Tthe nutcracker lady has created many variations of nutcracker hunts for preschoolers age 3 all the way to seniors citizens aged 93. Henry marcus quackenbush april 27, 1847 september 8, 1933, commonly called h. Quackenbush company of herkimer ny manufactured a variety of. Crackers are 5inches length, 5inches length at bottom when open picks are 434 inches lengthcondition. Quackenbush company, which also became known for its air rifles.

Henry marcus quackenbush 18471933 find a grave memorial. Nutcracker lever action cracker by hm quackenbush made in usa. The quackenbush company ceased production of guns in the 1930s, continuing only to make nutpicks and nutcrackers. The wikipedia page on henry marcus quackenbush provides more information on the mans history and on the companys other products. Quackenbush company in 1871 after quitting his job as a gun maker at remington. Paul henry quackenbush, ii 19331991 find a grave memorial. A nutcracker consisting of two levers jointed one to the other, each lever having a serrated jaw portion the. The following year his business was incorporated in new york as h. Nickel plated all steel new and in the original packaging.

The nutcracker measures 6 inches long if the handle is fully extended and the oval nut cup measures 3. This appears to be an early model 1 and dates to the early 20th century. The metal springjointed nutcracker as we know it today is invented in 19 by henry marcus quackenbush. Quackenbush miscellaneous quackenbush vintage airguns. Metal1930 quackenbush nutcracker cast screw hmq turn. Quackenbush air guns high power airguns suitable for hunting. Quackenbush company in 1871 after quitting his job as a gun maker. The stock has a patch box because the model 5 was also produced as a com bination rifle that would fire. Henry was given the name henry marcus quackenbush on april 27th, 1847 in herkimer town, new york. Vintage hmq nutcracker with 4 picks from h m quackenbush, inc. So were dedicating one day to that special instrument known as the nutcracker. Return to air rifle images return to image gallery index return to homepage. Vintage hmq nutcracker springjointed collectible product h.

You enter into the world of nutcrackers when you walk through the doors of the nutcracker museum in leavenworth. His company was widely known for its air rifles and for the invention of the metal, springjointed nutcracker. This one is 21 caliber but it has the knurled muzzle plug of a model 10. Quackenbush company, herkimer, ny henry quackenbush 18471933 was an american industrialist. Buy plastic kitchen nutcrackers and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Unfollow hmq nutcracker to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

Quackenbush usa hmq 6 picks 1 cracker hmq nut cracker nut picks set manufactured by h. Nutcracker nutpick set nickel plated all steel manufactured by h m quackenbush, inc. Devised a replacement trip sear and mockedup the skull display based on the illustration in j. The h m quackenbush logo is ion the back and the nutcracker is in excellent condition and still works extremely well, accomodating all sizes of nuts. Henry marcus quackenbush set up a factory in herkimer, ny primarily to manufacture air guns, but also made a series of. Vintage hmq metal nutcracker with four picks vintage, metal. The 1900 sears catalog lists a couple of the quackenbush rifles as well as illustrations and pricesthe orginal catalog is hard to come by but several reproducts were made in the 1970s that seem to be quite good. Quackenb cast description plated turn hmq quackenbush metal1930.

Rifle inventor quackenbush told prohibition act major cause. Quackenbush inc specializes in manufacturing plating of metals or formed products. Get the best deals on vintage nut cracker set when you shop the largest online selection at. He is best known as the inventor of the extension ladder 1867, the nickel plated, solid steel nutpick and springjointed nutcracker 19. This corporate entity was filed approximately eightysix years ago on monday, december 31, 1934, according to public records filed with new york department of state. Quackenbush nutcracker cracksdoesnt crushhard or soft shell nutsfor useful whole nut meatsdecorate cookiespastrycakes hmq manfufactured by h. Hmq quackenbush vintage metal nutcracker hand turn screw. Groenewolds quackenbush gunsits ready for another 80. With thanks to sean campbell, imaging manager of the buffalo bill centre of the west in cody, wyoming, for permission to post these pics of a gun held in the cody firearms museum. Following a threeyear tour of duty as an officer in the u. The structure reduces risk of pinching fingers during the process of cracking nuts. Henry marcus quackenbush april 27, 1847 september 8, 1933 was an american inventor and industrialist who founded the h. The october 2005 airgun hobby has an article on quackenbush.

Armed with a list of nutcrackers, a clipboard and a pencil, folks will roam about the museum hunting for those nutcrackers named on their paper. In 1876, the company began manufacturing air rifles. Sp felted slug, dart, or bb left click photos to enlarge. Harold import quackenbush nutcracker pick set you dont need to struggle with hard shells anymore. Quackenbush nut cracker and nut picks 7pc set with original box. The quackenbush rifle, invented by industrialist henry m.

Quackenbush mod 7 antique air rifle in excellent condition. The patent was sold to the pope brothers of boston who made and sold the gun. Quackenbush provides some information, including a cut from a chas. Nm hunting for nutcrackers at leavenworth nutcracker museum.

Cylindrical levers with gripping surfaces which pivot from a common connector. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. H quackenbush h10400 crab shellfish nut cracker forks. His company was widely known for its air rifles, first produced in 1876, and for the invention of the metal, springjointed nutcracker. Nickel plated steel shows some signs of surface wear. Buying request hub makes it simple, with just a few steps. He patented the extension ladder in 1867 2 and helped standardize shot size in guns.

The model 3 was made by hm quackenbush from 1881 to 1919. This is rather confusing because the production figures start from 1 885, which suggests that early models were stamped differently. Chrome plated, solid steel nutcracker or shellfish with four picks. For warranty information about this product, please. Quackenbush model3 quackenbush vintage airguns gallery. Armed with a list of nutcrackers, a clipboard and a pencil, folks will roam about the museum hunting for. Henry quackenbush was an industrialist inventorfounder of h. M quackenbush the cracker, lever action nutcracker, euc. The hmq stands for henry marcus quackenbush 18471933, a rather prolific inventor, who patented his nutcracker in 19.

Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Over the years, they produced over 200 million springjointed nutcrackers, all stamped with a hmq or qbc hallmark. Still in his small workshop, quackenbushs first product was the velocipede cycle which was originally an invention by pierre lallement of france. More than four years after a federal cleanup crew hauled a mishmash of toxic material from the defunct h.

Nutcracker hunts tthe nutcracker lady has created many variations of nutcracker hunts for preschoolers age 3 all the way to seniors citizens aged 93. Quackenbush lobster claw nutcracker stainless steel u. Quackenbush nutbowl nutcracker set by restoration hardware. Find the cheap nut shell, find the best nut shell deals, sourcing the right nut shell supplier can be timeconsuming and difficult.

Quackenbush company, a metal finishing company in herkimer, ny, now called whyco finishing technologies. His first air gun pistol patent was issued on june 6, 1871. Henry marcus quackenbush 18471933 wikitree free family. Nm the leavenworth nutcracker museum antique nutcrackers.

This is a vintage 1960s rustic wood nutcracker and picks 4 set made by the h. They came with either a fixed wire stock or one that slid forward for use as a bicycle rifle nearly identical with the stock later used on the. One common product they made in fairly recent years, was nutcrackers and many nutcrackers are still around marked hmq. Each year, we could see that grownups and children both have a special fascination with these sometimes whimsical creatures that break open a shell. Quackenbush in 19 and manufactured by his company in new york. With thanks to terry doe, airgun world editor for permission to post this article. Navy, during which he was a deep sea demolition diver in the pacific, he was a pilot in southeast asia for civil air transport from 19601962 and for air america from 19621969. Check out our hmq nutcracker selection for the very best in unique or custom. Henry quackenbush april 27, 1847 september 8, 1933 1 was an american industrialist. Return to air rifle images return to image gallery index.

Set includes two matching nickel plated steel nutcrackers and 4 picks. Vintage metal nut bowl with utensils by quackenbush. Travco nut cracker pick set 1983 nutcracker with 2 picks vintage new old stock. Either way, in 1871, quackenbush had the funds to start his own business, the h. Henry quackenbush, date of birth, place of birth, date of. Vintage quackenbush hmq hand crank metal nut cracker ebay. Henry quackenbush, date of birth, place of birth, date of death. The company is located in herkimer and incorporated in new york. He had invented the extension ladder in 1867 and an air pistol in 1871, the year he established h.