Bokaman'Fg Corp 5" Fire Extinguisher Philadelphia PA 1-2-3 w/Bracket - USED R624

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Boka Mfg Corp 5" Fire Extinguisher Philadelphia PA 1-2-3 w/Bracket - USED
Vintage circa 1940s 1-2-3 Liquid Chemical Fire Extinguisher by Boka Manufacturing Corp made in Philadelphia, PA USA. Has original holder/mount. The holder measures 7" x 1 1/4" and the extinguisher measures about 6 1/4". Back in the day, it would have likely been installed in a vehicle or motorcycle to act as the first-line of protection in an accident. It reads, "1-2-3 TRADE MARK FIRE EXTINGUISHER DIRECTIONS 1. TURN NOZZLE AND VALVE DOWNWARD. 2. TURN VALVE 1/4 TURN TO RIGHT. 3. DIRECT SPRAY AT BASE OF FIRE. TO REFILL SEE YOUR DEALER. MADE IN U.S.A. BY BOKA MANUFACTURING CORP. PHILA., PA.
I'm not sure if it's ever been discharged. Pictures show condition. I've had difficulty finding substantial articles on this little thing or the company that made it. Seems they've been around since early 1900s but changed names through the yea