Asbestos Mittens (1942) ( lemmy.world )
These mittens would be used to handle machine gun barrels while changing from an overheated barrel for a new one during prolonged firing....
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These mittens would be used to handle machine gun barrels while changing from an overheated barrel for a new one during prolonged firing....