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[Dutchman]

Pretty much nailed it, post WWII era, before they converted to the numerical cataloging in the mid to late 1950's. Nice bag, note that "Everlast...

[Dutchman]

Nice looking bag. It wouldn't surprise me if this wasn't a filler tube bag when it was made. Ordinarily neck filling bags with this kind of bladder it...

[Dutchman]

Smaller than the 4205, slightly larger than a 4213

[Dutchman]

Whew, this is a tough one, Medart platforms of this type have rarely come on the market, as it appears that they sold strictly to institutions. It also...

[Dutchman]

I believe that you sold it to me.........

[Dutchman]

I would be surprised if anything past a prototype was made. It used to be a requirement of the U.S. Patent Office that a working model of devices had...

[Dutchman]

I'm not 100% sure about it, but the stitching on the Sears (and the J C Higgins) bags reminds me of Hutch bags. Hutchinson Leather was known to supply...

[Dutchman]

This would be post 1962 after Sears dropped the J.C. Higgins name from their sporting goods line and replaced with Ted Williams

[Dutchman]

Yes, the rope set up works best with a large bag, the bigger the better. Also a large rebound area vs a traditional platform. Take a gander at the Punch...

[Dutchman]

Really nice, like the marque on top

[Dutchman]

I'm in the same boat, the part time job that was the source of most of my discretionary income has been shut down since March, with no foreseeable resumption...

[Dutchman]

Merry Christmas!

[Dutchman]

The 4213 is the smallest of the institutional line of Everlast bags. It's slightly larger than the 4210. Overall it's a good bag, designed for heavy use....

[Dutchman]

They were meant to take a tremendous beating, I've seen photos of these set up in encampments behind the combat lines, in wooden cages, hanging on a...

[Dutchman]

Yes, for some reason the "U S" stamp didn't register. This was a Special Services bag. Looks like it was either little used, or not used at...