1-1/2\" Vintage Powhatan Fire Hydrant Gate Valve 300Psi w Cap & Chain Chrome UL For Sale

This is a vintagePowhatanfire hose coupler or valve or hydrant connection point.Used by firefighters to access a water supply for firefighting operations, the valve is operated by the red handwheel.The text \"POWHATAN\" is the brand name.The number \"300\" likely indicates a pressure rating, such as pounds per square inch (PSI). The \"1 1/2\" on the left side specifies the size of the fitting, likely 1.5 inches Brass with a chrome finish. Rust is mainly just on the black iron pipe that is screwed into the end of the valve.Powhatan Brass & Iron Works was founded in Ranson, West Virginia in 1892 by John Simmons. The company was a leading domestic manufacturer specializing in brass and iron fittings and equipment primarily for firefighting systems. Over its century of operation, the company went through several changes in ownership, including being held by American LaFrance, Badger Fire Extinguisher, and Kidde International. Operations at the Ranson facility ceased in 2004, and the site has since been part of a municipal redevelopment project.used as-is vintage. all sales finalbin13