Just guessing here, but 1850's may have still had some leather riveted hose on it. The folks up at the FASNY Museum in Hudson would be able to help. [url="http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/contactus.php"]Contact Form[/url] Ask for Paul, I think he's the curator.
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"In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." -Dwight D. Eisenhower
All fires will go out; and all bleeding will stop - eventually.
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