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MERRILLS EARLY FOUR POINT BARB on HEAVY ROUND LINE - ANTIQUE BARBED BOB WIRE

$ 1.05

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: This is a used vintage sample of antique wire fencing. It will show some age and use wear. Please refer to description and photographs for more information.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    This listing is for an authentic vintage sample of antique barbed wire fencing.   This wire features a Luther Merrill and John C. Merrill  patent, dated September 29, 1874.   This wire is called Merrill's Early Four Barb on Single Round Line"  by collectors.  (ref. Hagemeier 149-B).   This patent was essentially vacated, and Merrills replaced it with their December 26, 1876 patent).     This wire features a single heavy gauge round line wire.Barbs are four pointed, made from two  round barbing wires.  Round barbing wires are laid together and wrapped around the round line.    Wire sample is at least 18"  in length.    It shows age and use wear with light to moderate pitting.  There are three barbs, well spaced, and cut is well centered. There is some bending of points, but no broken, or missing barbs.  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 .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
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    If on-line payments do not work for you, our mailing address is included in the invoice.
    Shipping charges include USPS tracking, and insurance.
    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.