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Happy New Year everyone. Just wanted to find out what this thing in at an old gas station by my house is. When a group of us go cycling we usually stop here, drink some water and stretch and sit on the steps. We have all noticed this thing but no one knows what it is. So the first pic is of the grocery store which also used to be a gas station many years ago. The other 3 pics are of what most of the group think is a water pump. I think it is the remains of some type of lube or gas pump.
Here's the store:

The first pic and if you look at the above pic on the right this is in front of the bench

Another pic with my back at the bench toward the street.

The third and last pic looking down at the thing. The bench is to my left and street to the right.

I'D SAY A VERY EARLY (GAS?) PUMP OF SOME KIND.

Early Kerosene or white gas pump(?)

Looks a lot like the kero pump at a general store I go to. Ive been meaning to take a pic of it and post it here. I need kero, so I will get some next week and post it.
John

My thought is it is the remains of a commercial kerosene pump.Several of the elements are there;early measureing devices adn dispensing valve.Jack an /or DB can give you a more definitive answer!!

Appears to be a National Stores Model B 1 gal. Pg 224, 2nd book.

Looks like there are a lot of pieces missing on it.

Not really, pump handle, spicket & maybe a counter/dial [not all had one].

Kerosene is most likely it's original use.

I took this pic yesterday at a store near me. It is used to pump kerosene. Couldnt find any manufacturers marks on it.
John

I'd bet it's a BOWSER. Pump cyl. is in tank under floor or in basement.

I would have to agree. That would be cool to get the whole setup. Then the next thing is to have the room to display it. That would look sweet