Odd CO2 tank

[Thordic]

Metal made in 1950 is the same as metal made today.

If they havn't been used, which they don't seem to have been, then it shouldn't make much of a difference, honestly.

Unless metal rusts, it doesn't really degrade in quality no matter how old it is.

I doubt I'd fill one, the logical part of my brain says they should still work.

[SlartyBartFast]

Metal made in 1950 is the same as metal made today.

If it was unused and stored correctly, then yes.

Otherwise you'd be wrong. Many properties of metals change under use and exposure.

[Pain For Pleasure]

I'm thinking the life raft thing is probably the most logical thing. Someone on another forum where I posted this suggested that too. My Grandpa was in WWII, so I think he might have gotten them then. Mabey the date was a use before date.

And they are still full. After looking more closely, I can see they aren't peirced yet . I still wish I could put some sort of on/off valve on them and use them. Mabey brass pipe fittings, though I don't know what they are rated for, and by then I don't know if it is worth it.

[Thordic]

Ahh see thats a different story. If they have been full of CO2 for 50 years, I'd definitely want to dispose of them.

[Destructo6]

I can see they aren't peirced yet

If they are of the pierce to use variety, they're definately not intended to be refilled. Just consider them oversized 12grams or the PMI Spare Air deals.

[eddie885221]

i say that instead of trying to use them u sell them to a museum or sumthin because anything that old that may have been used in WWII is worth money, dont butcher them

[Pickle]

Since this thread seems to be going the way of grandpa and WWII... What did he do in the war? That might help. Assuming of course this is where they cam from. Also, what did he do after the war? THere is a wealth of knowledge here on Ao that just needs tapping.

[Pain For Pleasure]

Since this thread seems to be going the way of grandpa and WWII... What did he do in the war? That might help. Assuming of course this is where they cam from. Also, what did he do after the war? THere is a wealth of knowledge here on Ao that just needs tapping.

Well, if I can remember correctly (he died when I was 2), he was an airplane mechanic. I'm not sure wher he was stationed though. He definitely didn't see any action. He was a general handyman type of guy. I have a garage and basement full of tools and machines we inherited. Had a basement full of stuff he probably wouldn't use, but had potential for being turned into things. Makes me wonder if he didn't pick them up somwhere for use in something he was going to make. Don't know if that helps.