![]() (headquartered at Elmira, New York, but had a Canadian Factory at Toronto). Made by the American-La France Fire Engine Company, Inc. The removable piece (c) is stamped with "2733" and what looks like a "1" with a 3 over a 6 fraction notation, as well as "WALDEN WORCESTER MADE IN USA". There are two silvertone metal round washers (d and e) that are positoned above the hexagonal cover at the top of the threaded post. The bottom end of the bell support is threaded, and takes a red-painted hexagonal nut (b) that has six intentional slots in it. Below the frame is a silvertone hexagonal metal socket / post cover piece (c) that is stamped with "2733" and what looks like a "1" with a 3 over a 6 fraction notation, as well as "WALDEN WORCESTER MADE IN USA" (this was an automotive wrench / socket manufacturer). Inside, there is a thick red-painted harp shaped frame to support the bell, and inside it, there is a pivoting, red-painted, round bottomed metal clapper with a bottom eye to hold a pull cord. The top of the bell (a) has a cast beaver on a ball motif, and there are four convex slotted screws at the top end as well. ![]() American-La France Fire Pumper Beaver BellĪ brass firetruck bell, that was installed on the 1923 American-La France fire pumper truck and used at Owen Sound. Founded in Elmira, New York as LaFrance Manufacturing Company by Thruxton Slocum LaFrance in 1873, the company initially built hand-powered equipment. ![]() Where are La France fire trucks made?Īmerican LaFrance is one of America's oldest and most widely-known fire apparatus manufacturers. It was an update of the 700 Series and was built and sold as a pumper only. That’s the case for this 1918 American LaFrance Type 12/75 fire engine which is… more» The American LaFrance 800 Series was a fire-fighting appliance that was only in production from 1956 until 1958. See More Details When did the LaFrance Type 12 75 fire engine come out? TRUCK IS WAS BUILT BY AMERICAN LAFRANCE AND PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THROU. ![]() Qty10,THESE AMERICAN LAFRANCE ENGINES ARE VERY NICE, RUNS AND OPERATES GREAT,HAS VERY GOOD TIRES HAS HOSES LOADED ON THE TRUCK. With roots that go back to approximately 1832, the companies that went on to become American LaFrance built hand-drawn, horse-drawn, and steam. The American LaFrance Fire Engine Company was one of the oldest fire apparatus manufacturers in America. Frequently Asked Questions What is a LaFrance fire engine? ![]()
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