Lot 53:
Midway Model 1292 Vibratory Case Tumbler
Description
This Midway Model 1292 Tumbler is a vibratory case cleaner designed for polishing brass ammunition components. The unit is constructed with a light blue plastic bowl featuring a central threaded rod and a corresponding wingnut for securing the lid. The bowl is mounted on a gray plastic motorized base with four visible heavy-duty springs and a black rubber dampener situated between the components. The interior of the bowl contains a dark brown granular polishing media, likely walnut shell or corn cob. The base retains an adhesive metallic label with a light blue and silver background, which reads “Midway” in a stylized black font, followed by the slogan “The Best We Can Be”. Below this, the model is identified as “MODEL 1292 TUMBLER”. The bottom edge of the label includes the text “Made in USA”. Power is supplied via a hard-wired black electrical cord terminating in a standard US two-prong plug.
Condition report:
The unit shows signs of regular use and long-term storage. The blue plastic bowl displays scattered dark scuff marks and residue throughout the exterior and interior rim (photo 1 and 2). Surface oxidation and light rust are visible on the central threaded metal rod (photo 4) and the support springs located on the base (photo 1). The gray base exhibits surface dust and some copper-colored residue near the spring mounts (photo 3). The electrical cord is dusty but appears intact. Mechanical function and motor operation were not tested.
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