Curious about the markings on this brush.
The brush is an Ever-Ready Model 100
Nothing special really except it has a large number on the side: M7613
Here's a picture, any idea why the numbers would be there?
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Curious about the markings on this brush.
The brush is an Ever-Ready Model 100
Nothing special really except it has a large number on the side: M7613
Here's a picture, any idea why the numbers would be there?
I have no idea really but it looks like something the military would do.
Seeing the M there, that was my first thought.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
Hello, everyone:
I suppose the military could have used the brush. That brings up another point: was the brush made for the military or the military put the identification number on it?
I assume if the brush was made for the Army, the color might be olive drab, and if for the navy, this color combination makes more sense.
Or the brush could carry the manufacturer's number for no other reason than inventory.
All assumptions, of course. Now I am really curious about that brush.
Regards,
Obie
When I was in the service, we marked things with the initial of our last name and the last 4 digits of our social security number. Just a thought, but maybe.
I think we have a winnerQuote:
Originally Posted by wireless00
Everyone:
Looking at those numbers, they don't appear handwritten.
More so stamped, I'd say — and how many servicemen carried stamps with their initials and the last digits of their Social Security Number?
The mystery thickens. Oy!
Regards,
Obie
Good point, Obie... Maybe the military had letter and number stamps and you stamped your own? No.. That would take too much time...
Maybe they were ISSUED by the military, stamped for each person? I'm trying to work in the initial/4 of the SS... That code seems logical, so my next bet is on standard issue, and marked to avoid theft, or something like that. "If found return to"?
My dear ShaveZombie:
Interesting points all around.
Then again, the brush could be military issue. In that case, in all likelihood, it would carry a specific nomenclature. The military numbers everything. The letter on the brush probably indicates the size — I read the letter as M, which might mean medium size.
Amazing how much time we've spent on the blasted brush mystery. And why, I ask? Because I think we're all suckers for a good mystery. I know I am.
Stay well.
Regards,
Obie
Likewise, good Obie. I cannot avoid a puzzle.
I like that. The M denoting size, and the rest being an issue number. That makes sense.
Cheers,
Jeremy
My time in the Marine Corps we had stenciles and such in which we put the first letter of your last name and the last 4 of your SSN on personel gear also if it were issue I would think it would have a NSN on it. NSN is a national stock number or a Mil-Spec somethind like Mil-B-#### which would mean Military Brush and a Number so my vote would be last name letter and last 4 of SSN.
Hello, Slamthunderide:
Thanks for that information. Go Marines!
Of course, your explanation makes sense. I like the reasoning. We're slowly creeping toward solving this mystery. At least I think we are.
Then again, the blasted numbers and letter could be simply the manufacturer's or the store's stock identification. Now, that I find disappointing, because it makes the whole mystery fizzle into a puff.
Ladies and gentlemen, let's keep at it.
Regards,
Obie
+1Quote:
Originally Posted by wireless00
When I was on active duty it was common to use an inexpensive
boar brush to keep our weapon clean of dust, sand and grime.
In boot camp there was a TOE budget of materials for each company
and that included cleaning kits and supplies. A shave brush was not
on the TOE. We all bought one at the post exchange (also
a puck of Williams).
Stencils cutters were common and we marked everything from
brooms, dust pans, personal kit like a duffel bag and name strips
on our uniforms. Stuff had legs.... and you always watched for strangers
sniffing out stuff in your area.
Hello, Niftyshaving:
Aha! That makes sense. Thanks for the information.
Ladies and gentlemen, I feel we're close to solving the mystery.
Regards,
Obie
So, either stencils and a serial/product code, or stencils and a combination of first inital of last name, and last 4 SS digits...
Those sound viable, I'd lean towards the second
Ladies and gentlemen:
And the mystery continues.
Regards,
Obie
Just wanted to thank everybody who's joining in to try and figure this out.
Hello, Miner:
It was fun for me and I'm sure for everyone else. We think we solved the mystery.
Maybe. . .
Regards,
Obie