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50 gallon Imperial Oil drum. Rivet seam. Does anyone know anything about this item?

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    Posted 10 years ago

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    Rogers
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    Imperial oil drum. I know nothing about this item.
    has a riveted seam, rolled top, galvanized, fairly heavy.

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    1. drumguy, 10 years ago
      You likely have an early (1920 or early) galvanized steel drum. I base this on the riveted side seam you mention. There may be more drum manufacturer embossing on the bottom of the drum. Let me know if you find more embossing.

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