German Cigar Trimmer

**Gspragge** · 8th September 2019, 05:53 PM

They made lots of these, this one from a pre 1897 Gruson 37mm projectile.
Many are unmarked, this one has the original German Patent marks.

**Weasel** · 8th September 2019, 07:26 PM

Very nice Gordon,
I know plenty of these were made but I have not managed to add one to my collection yet. I don't generally collect trench art but do smoke the odd cigar and can not think of a more appropriate tool for the job.
Best Weasel.

**pysall** · 8th September 2019, 10:14 PM

I too have also found these cigar cutters good fun and quite a few variants too!IMG_1784 (2).jpg

**Alpini** · 9th September 2019, 12:33 AM

The "Geschossfabrik Otto Jachmann AG" was one of the most advanced factories for Artillery shells and fuzes during and before war. In 2nd WW the Hartung & Jachmann AG was again a mayor ammunition factory. Because of their leadership in both wars this factory was a official consultant for smaller factories which had no experience in producing ammunition.

**Gspragge** · 10th September 2019, 01:24 AM

The middle trimmer in Pysall's image must be the oldest form. I had one once and it turns
out to be not a converted projectile but a wholly made up cutter to look like one. The bands
look good , but are thin metal over a raised cast rib in the body. I think one of the scarcer kinds.
Here is an image of a set from an old ebay sale that I saw. The lighter, well after it's lit as there is no
actual lighter mechanism it could be passed around the table so everyone could light their cigars.
I have only seen this one example. Don't know how Weasel has avoided one all these years, I don't
think they are so rare, perhaps bad luck !