1938 chain saw

[Ystranc]

Pity it doesn't have its original handles or file but it's in great condition otherwise. 1938 made in Sheffield with the War Dept. mark.

It cuts quicker than a bow saw but it's damned hard work.

 

[Ark79]

You do get your hands on some nice stuff mate


Are you going to source the missing file and handle?

 

[Ystranc]

No, I'll either just use a couple of bits of hardwood as shown in the pics or make a couple of short loops of 1" webbing to loop over my wrists like on the modern saws

 

[Woodlander]

I have a one in a poor state, pouch is rotten and the saw is rusted but original handles are in good nick your welcome to it if you want it

 

[Ystranc]

Thank you very much, yes please!
At the moment I just use it with the two wooden pegs in the picture but I've seen the original handles on others before now. I'm also not sure what is supposed to go in the small pocket in between the two handle pockets, any ideas?
If there is ever anything I can help you out with you only have to mention it Jon I'm very grateful for that.

 

[Brambling]

A small oil bottle or a file perhaps?

 

[Ystranc]

It could have been an oiler

 

[Brambling]

I was thinking something like this

 

[Ystranc]

It could well be something like that Brambling, I need to look at a few more images, unfortunately very few that I see online seem to be 100% original so it's hard to know for sure.