Early fire apparatus

The Gassefäscht was on today, and this contraption was one of several fire fighting equipment on display. Possibly the oldest there, this Villigen 1879 (devices from communities around the area were also exhibited) device must have been hand-pumped, judging by the overall look and the large crank in front. I didn't realize it, but there was a hand-pumping contest later in the day. I'm sorry to have missed it.

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