WINGS FOUR POINT TWO STAPLE BARB on TWO TWISTED LINES - ANTIQUE BARBED WIRE - $10 - (Dunning, NE)

This listing is for an authentic vintage sample of barbed wire fencing. This wire features a Louis T. Larson Wing patent, dated February 26, 1878. This wire is called "Wing's Four Point Two-Staple Barb on Two Twisted Lines" by collectors. (ref. Hagemeier 618-B) This wire features two twisted together round line wires. Barbs are four pointed made from two round barbing wires. Barbing wires are made into a long staple and a short staple. Short staple is set atop line wire with points out. Long staple is placed under the two line wires, with points straddling lines. Points of long staple go inside the short staple and are bent back over same side of the line wires. Wire sample is 18-1/2" in length. Wire shows age and use wear with light pitting. There are three barbs, well spaced, and cut is well centered. There are no bent, broken or missing points. Wire is in good used condition. This sample of antique barbed wire is absolutely old and authentic and sells with no reserve. Shipping will be $3.50, within the United States. We have listed many other samples of antique fencing and barbed wire, and will gladly combine multiple purchases for shipping. Additional wire purchases, paid on the same invoice, ship for fifty cents each. PURCHASES OF TWELVE OR MORE WIRES, PAID ON THE SAME INVOICE, WILL BE MAILED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. If on-line payments do not work for you, our mailing address is included in the invoice. Shipping charges include USPS tracking, but not insurance. If you wish insurance, please contact us prior to paying invoice. International buyers please note that your country may charge duties or other fees. We cannot be responsible for duties, custom fees, taxes, or other charges made by your country. We cannot be responsible for delays by customs agents.

Posted in Dunning, NE, Collectibles
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